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Chris Smith: I hope that President Obama does not put human rights last on the agenda, or not at all.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
I hope that President Obama does not put human rights last on the agenda, or not at all.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith urges Obama to prioritize human rights during Xi Jinping's visit.

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