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Chris Smith: Sanctions work. If Japan doesn't get it through your persuasion--and I thank you for trying so hard--it is time to lower…

On the recordDecember 9, 2018
Sanctions work. If Japan doesn't get it through your persuasion--and I thank you for trying so hard--it is time to lower the boom!
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the effectiveness of sanctions against Japan.

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