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Chris Smith: It is important for them to be kept or to stay where they would rather be productive than to move into a camp.

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
It is important for them to be kept or to stay where they would rather be productive than to move into a camp.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for stability for people rather than forced migration.

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