The reason that the State Department doesn't want to put countries on Tier 3 is because it is largely viewed as the pariah's club.
Chris Smith: “The reason that the State Department doesn't want to put countries on Tier 3 is because it is largely viewed as the…”
On the recordMay 1, 2017
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Smith explains reluctance to downgrade countries to Tier 3 due to diplomatic concerns.
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