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Chris Smith: We show all too much regard for the concept of territorial integrity without any regard for the concept of…

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
We show all too much regard for the concept of territorial integrity without any regard for the concept of self-determination.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the importance of self-determination over strict territorial integrity.

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