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Chris Smith: We are behind the curve on that reaction which is considered historically now to be insufficient.

On the recordJuly 25, 2018
We are behind the curve on that reaction which is considered historically now to be insufficient.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for a stronger response to human rights abuses.

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