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Chris Smith: Promoting human rights and political freedom is a key tenet of U.S. foreign policy.

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
Promoting human rights and political freedom is a key tenet of U.S. foreign policy.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Human rights are essential in U.S. foreign policy towards China.

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