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On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
If we do not speak out against human rights violations in China because of commercial interests, we lose all moral authority to speak out against human rights violations anywhere.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith warns that ignoring China's abuses for profit undermines global human rights advocacy.

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