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Chris Smith: Members of the U.S. Congress and Administration officials should urge Chinese officials to ratify and implement in law…

On the recordOctober 9, 2012
Members of the U.S. Congress and Administration officials should urge Chinese officials to ratify and implement in law the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) immediately.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Urging China to ratify the ICCPR for fundamental freedoms.

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