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Chris Smith: Members will recall that it was pressure from this committee that was critical in convincing the State…

On the recordMay 8, 2014
Members will recall that it was pressure from this committee that was critical in convincing the State Department--forcing the State Department to designate Boko Haram as a terrorist organization.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the committee's role in designating Boko Haram as a terrorist organization.

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