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Chris Smith: Let me also thank Mr. McDermott for his role as one of the original authors of the Congo Conflict Minerals provision…

On the recordMarch 7, 2011
Let me also thank Mr. McDermott for his role as one of the original authors of the Congo Conflict Minerals provision that recently became law.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith acknowledges McDermott's contribution to legislation aimed at curbing violence in Congo.

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