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Chris Smith: I hereby call on the international community to persist in paying continuous attention to attorney Gao Zhisheng, as this…

On the recordApril 8, 2013
I hereby call on the international community to persist in paying continuous attention to attorney Gao Zhisheng, as this is probably the greatest protection it can offer to Gao.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith urges international attention for Gao Zhisheng's plight as a political prisoner.

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