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Chris Smith: “It is important that when these designations are made it sends the message that we believe that there is egregious and…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2014
It is important that when these designations are made it sends the message that we believe that there is egregious and ongoing violations.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith discusses the significance of designating countries with ongoing human rights violations.

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