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Chris Smith: It is beguiling and disappointing that the administration has not used existing law to really aggressively push the…

On the recordJune 3, 2013
It is beguiling and disappointing that the administration has not used existing law to really aggressively push the interests of American citizens.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith criticizes the administration for not enforcing laws protecting American citizens' interests.

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