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Chris Smith: We ask that Mr. Xi put an end to China's oppression of human rights heroes and allow these inspiring men and women to…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
We ask that Mr. Xi put an end to China's oppression of human rights heroes and allow these inspiring men and women to return to their families without delay.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith calls for Xi Jinping to stop human rights abuses in China.

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