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Chris Smith: I think that if Burma or Myanmar is downgraded to Tier 3 this would send a very clear message to the military that it…

On the recordMarch 21, 2016
I think that if Burma or Myanmar is downgraded to Tier 3 this would send a very clear message to the military that it needs to shape up with regard to human trafficking, that forced labor is completely unacceptable, and that they have to do more.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the importance of downgrading Myanmar to address human trafficking issues.

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