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Chris Smith: “The American people deserve a clear and honest public explanation of what happened at U.S. facilities in Benghazi.”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2012
The American people deserve a clear and honest public explanation of what happened at U.S. facilities in Benghazi.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for transparency regarding the Benghazi incident.

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