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Chris Smith: In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of speaking out against human rights abuses.

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