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Chris Smith: “I hope it has a bite. I hope it's not just a statement.”

On the recordJune 19, 2013
I hope it has a bite. I hope it's not just a statement.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses hope that proposed legislation will have real impact.

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