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Chris Smith: I wish I could say that this was the only time I have been disappointed with the White House.

On the recordApril 8, 2013
I wish I could say that this was the only time I have been disappointed with the White House.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith reflects on his ongoing frustrations with the Obama administration's human rights policies.

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