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Chris Smith: The important way to support civil society is to support efforts that help civil society track what the State is doing

On the recordSeptember 29, 2020
The important way to support civil society is to support efforts that help civil society track what the State is doing
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for civil society support to ensure transparent elections.

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