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Chris Smith: Yesterday, 100,000 human rights advocates endured the numbing cold and snow in a great witness for life here in our…

On the recordJanuary 25, 2005
Yesterday, 100,000 human rights advocates endured the numbing cold and snow in a great witness for life here in our Nation's Capital. Their presence on behalf of those who have no voice of their own was truly inspiring. It was gratifying beyond words to see so many teenagers full of idealism and full of compassion and love for their littlest brothers and sisters and for all human life that is at risk. Indeed, Mr. Speaker, the pro-life movement is the greatest human rights movement on Earth.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Addressing a gathering of human rights advocates in Washington, D.C.

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