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Chris Smith: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended exit permits for Congolese children adopted by foreign parents.

On the recordJune 25, 2014
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended exit permits for Congolese children adopted by foreign parents.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights issues faced by families due to Congo's policy changes.

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