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Chris Smith: “The legislation was met with a wall of skepticism and opposition”

On the recordOctober 26, 2011
The legislation was met with a wall of skepticism and opposition
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith reflects on initial resistance to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

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