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Chris Smith: I firmly believe that things could change if America were to wake up from its vacant and passive view of China.

On the recordJune 2, 2015
I firmly believe that things could change if America were to wake up from its vacant and passive view of China.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for America to engage actively with China.

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