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Chris Smith: If Secretary Kerry fails to speak up in a meaningful manner, he will lose all his moral credibility to speak about human…

On the recordApril 8, 2013
If Secretary Kerry fails to speak up in a meaningful manner, he will lose all his moral credibility to speak about human rights in any other countries.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith stresses that Kerry's silence on human rights in China could undermine his credibility elsewhere.

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