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Chris Smith: “The administration must--must--grant him and his family asylum and refuse--refuse, refuse--to apologize, despite a…”

On the recordMay 2, 2012
The administration must--must--grant him and his family asylum and refuse--refuse, refuse--to apologize, despite a Chinese Government demand.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for asylum for Chen and his family against Chinese demands.

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