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Chris Smith: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith references Dr. King's quote on justice in relation to Gao Zhisheng's case.

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