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Chris Smith: I would just note for the record that when any of us in government speak out on behalf of an innocent man and promote…

On the recordJuly 31, 2012
I would just note for the record that when any of us in government speak out on behalf of an innocent man and promote human rights, we have a duty to protect, a moral duty.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the moral obligation of government officials to advocate for human rights.

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