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Chris Smith: we kind of own Iraq in a sense that we, by being involved in the war, which was opposed by the Church, there is a…

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
we kind of own Iraq in a sense that we, by being involved in the war, which was opposed by the Church, there is a responsibility now.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes U.S. responsibility for religious minorities in Iraq post-war.

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