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Chris Smith: As far as UNHCR and Ban Ki-moon, they have been completely ineffectual.

On the recordMarch 4, 2012
As far as UNHCR and Ban Ki-moon, they have been completely ineffectual.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith criticizes the UNHCR and Ban Ki-moon for their lack of effectiveness regarding North Korean refugees.

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