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Chris Smith: “The proclivity to recommit these crimes is so very, very high--well-documented that we've got to ensure that for the…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
The proclivity to recommit these crimes is so very, very high--well-documented that we've got to ensure that for the sake of children there's at least a noticing requirement.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for child protection measures against repeat offenders.

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