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Chris Smith: I have worked human rights issues in China since I have been in Congress. I have been in since 1981.

On the recordMay 8, 2018
I have worked human rights issues in China since I have been in Congress. I have been in since 1981.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith discusses his long-standing focus on human rights in China.

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