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Chris Smith: I would have hoped, and I think we all would have hoped, that human rights concessions would have been first before…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I would have hoped, and I think we all would have hoped, that human rights concessions would have been first before being recognized diplomatically.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for human rights improvements before diplomatic recognition of Cuba.

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