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Chris Smith: It isn't potential acts of genocide. Genocide actually took place, because ISIS is engaged in killing with the intent of…

On the recordSeptember 9, 2014
It isn't potential acts of genocide. Genocide actually took place, because ISIS is engaged in killing with the intent of exterminating the group.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith asserts that ISIS's actions constitute genocide due to their intent to exterminate a group.

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