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Chris Smith: I think 15 years later we are really getting it right because every Embassy I go to, and there are many, I always ask…

On the recordNovember 3, 2015
I think 15 years later we are really getting it right because every Embassy I go to, and there are many, I always ask who is doing TIP there.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith reflects on improvements in the Trafficking in Persons program over 15 years.

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