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Chris Smith: This should be a mainstay of our dialogue with China, not what is the next deal to sell more of our bombs or some other…

On the recordOctober 28, 2013
This should be a mainstay of our dialogue with China, not what is the next deal to sell more of our bombs or some other self-interest.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes the focus on trade over human rights in U.S.-China relations.

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