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Chris Smith: “We should just speak truth to power, and let the chips fall where they may.”

On the recordMay 23, 2016
We should just speak truth to power, and let the chips fall where they may.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of speaking out against oppressive regimes.

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