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Chris Smith: I would respectfully argue the overt efforts on human rights have never been tried.

On the recordOctober 31, 2011
I would respectfully argue the overt efforts on human rights have never been tried.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Suggests that more direct human rights efforts have not been adequately pursued.

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