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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.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

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

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