We consider it essential to defend the fundamental rights of North Koreans to leave their country and seek asylum abroad.
Chris Smith: “We consider it essential to defend the fundamental rights of North Koreans to leave their country and seek asylum…”
On the recordMarch 4, 2012
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Smith emphasizes the importance of defending North Koreans' rights to asylum.
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