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Chris Smith: We should follow our own law. We should be willing to respect the rule of law.

On the recordDecember 9, 2019
We should follow our own law. We should be willing to respect the rule of law.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of adhering to U.S. asylum laws.

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