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Chris Smith: So if there is some compelling information, we don't have people either in the Embassy who will be mobilized immediately…

On the recordJune 16, 2014
So if there is some compelling information, we don't have people either in the Embassy who will be mobilized immediately to go check this out?
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern about the lack of immediate inspection capabilities.

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