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Chris Smith: “I myself have offered amendments in the past in the Congress that would have lifted the travel ban if, and only if…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I myself have offered amendments in the past in the Congress that would have lifted the travel ban if, and only if, political prisoners were released and free and fair elections were held.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith discusses conditions for lifting the travel ban on Cuba.

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