On the recordJune 16, 2014
I have found very few instances in my 44 years as a Member of Congress where I took on face value just about anything the government said.
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congress.govChris Smith: “I have found very few instances in my 44 years as a Member of Congress where I took on face value just about anything…”
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Smith reflects on his distrust of government statements over his congressional career.
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