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Chris Smith: We also believe that neither parties nor individuals should seek to change constitutions to extend their terms in office…

On the recordMay 19, 2015
We also believe that neither parties nor individuals should seek to change constitutions to extend their terms in office for personal or political gain.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith warns against constitutional changes for personal gain.

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