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Chris Smith: We are here today to shine a light on the brutal, illegal, and dehumanizing use of torture in China.

On the recordApril 13, 2016
We are here today to shine a light on the brutal, illegal, and dehumanizing use of torture in China.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need to address torture practices in China.

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