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Chris Smith: “I think that it would be very effective because we are a prime destination for high officials in the Chinese government.”

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
I think that it would be very effective because we are a prime destination for high officials in the Chinese government.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith argues for sanctions against Chinese officials due to human rights abuses.

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