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Chris Smith: The reason for the 'no,' I do believe, is that there is that undue fear.

On the recordJune 2, 2015
The reason for the 'no,' I do believe, is that there is that undue fear.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith attributes inaction to fear of angering the Chinese government.

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