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Chris Smith: “Second, I'd like to touch on the widespread use of torture against political dissidents, people of faith, religious…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
Second, I'd like to touch on the widespread use of torture against political dissidents, people of faith, religious leaders, and also the increased frequency of police brutality.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith addresses torture and police brutality against dissidents in Vietnam.

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