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Chris Smith: Mr. President, it is the time for Cuba. I strongly urge you to condemn this deplorable situation in which the…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Mr. President, it is the time for Cuba. I strongly urge you to condemn this deplorable situation in which the fundamental rights of Cubans are being violated.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith urges the President to condemn human rights violations in Cuba.

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