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Chris Smith: And it is for all those reasons, Mr. Chairman, that we believe great pressure needs to be brought to bear on Pakistan to…

On the recordOctober 26, 2015
And it is for all those reasons, Mr. Chairman, that we believe great pressure needs to be brought to bear on Pakistan to improve its record on religious freedom and until reforms are made, Pakistan deserves to be on the CPC list.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for pressure on Pakistan regarding religious freedom.

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