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Chris Smith: The first is to recognize that ISIS is committing genocide against the Yezidis and the Christians.

On the recordSeptember 9, 2014
The first is to recognize that ISIS is committing genocide against the Yezidis and the Christians.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need to acknowledge ISIS's genocide against specific religious groups.

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