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Chris Smith: It was appalling, lack of diplomatic civility.

On the recordJune 27, 2017
It was appalling, lack of diplomatic civility.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith reflects on his experience delivering petitions to the Chinese embassy.

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