Chris Smith actually said...

We would see, at least on the margin if not even more than that, I believe, the release of prisoners, including Liu Xiaobo, if we took seriously our obligation and did not act out of fear.

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Smith argues that a strong human rights stance could lead to the release of prisoners in China.

12/11/2012

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