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Chris Smith: It has now been a year since we last convened a hearing to discuss this outrageous and senseless violation.

On the recordDecember 11, 2012
It has now been a year since we last convened a hearing to discuss this outrageous and senseless violation.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith expresses frustration over the lack of progress in addressing Liu Xiaobo's and his wife's rights.

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