If there are any lobbyists or lawyers representing the Chinese embassy here today, you do not have to stand up, but it would be nice if you would.
Chris Smith: “If there are any lobbyists or lawyers representing the Chinese embassy here today, you do not have to stand up, but it…”
On the recordJune 27, 2017
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Smith addresses potential lobbyists from the Chinese embassy regarding petitions.
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