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Chris Smith: I believe strongly--and if you want to elaborate on that--that you could put exclamation points on that for the…

On the recordMay 25, 2016
I believe strongly--and if you want to elaborate on that--that you could put exclamation points on that for the Christians, the Yazidis.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for heightened consideration for Christians and Yazidis fleeing violence.

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