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On the recordJune 19, 2018
I am shocked and dismayed how the cast of human rights abusers remain dominant at the Human Rights Council.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses frustration over human rights violators' influence in the Council.

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