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Chris Smith: Sanctions I think, when they are judiciously applied, effectively--and I think targeted sanctions are the best.

On the recordJune 18, 2014
Sanctions I think, when they are judiciously applied, effectively--and I think targeted sanctions are the best.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for targeted sanctions to support oppressed individuals.

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