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Chris Smith: We need to stand in solidarity with the oppressed, not with the oppressor. Regrettably, we are doing just the opposite.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
We need to stand in solidarity with the oppressed, not with the oppressor. Regrettably, we are doing just the opposite.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith calls for support of oppressed individuals rather than their oppressors.

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