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Chris Smith

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Chris Smith is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New Jersey's 4th congressional district since 1981. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on a range of issues including human rights, foreign affairs, and health care. Smith has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving health services and advocating for the rights of individuals both domestically and internationally. His long-standing service in Congress has made him a prominent figure in New Jersey politics.

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Sep 6, 2018

Senator John McCain was an extraordinarily brave and noble man--a hero a dedicated husband, father, fighter pilot, and an amazing lawmaker. He endured and overcame unspeakable horrors as a POW, and as a lawmaker never ceased working for…

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May 21, 2018

I thank my good friend for his eloquence and his principled and very courageous stand. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

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May 21, 2018

It is now an honor and privilege to introduce a former member of the Colorado General Assembly and a member of the House Armed Services and Natural Resources Committees, Doug Lamborn. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Colorado…

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May 21, 2018

Doug LaMalfa is the distinguished gentleman representing California's First District. He serves on the Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa). Mr. LaMALFA. Mr…

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May 21, 2018

I thank my good friend for his comments and his leadership, especially on this important issue. I deeply appreciate it. Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the distinguished gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King), a member of the Agriculture Committee…

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May 21, 2018

I thank Congressman Kelly so much for his comments and his leadership for many, many years. I deeply appreciate it. Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Estes), a good friend and colleague, who is a distinguished…

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May 21, 2018

I thank my good friend for her very eloquent statement. Mr. Speaker, last Friday, the Trump administration announced its intention to re-assert and promulgate portions of President Ronald Reagan's modest but necessary life-affirming title…

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May 21, 2018

It is my distinct honor and privilege to yield to the gentlewoman from South Dakota (Mrs. Noem), an extremely effective Member of the House of Representatives, the former assistant majority leader of the South Dakota House of…

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Apr 18, 2018

Next week, on April 24, we will mark the 103rd anniversary of the infamous Armenian genocide. The date of the commemoration marks the anniversary of Red Sunday, the night when the Ottoman Empire Government gave the order to arrest and…

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Apr 10, 2018

First of all, let me thank Chairman Royce for his very kind remarks. I want to thank him for his extraordinary leadership on combating human trafficking for so many years. This bill is just another example of that ironclad commitment to…

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Apr 10, 2018

To close. Mr. Speaker, I include these letters of support in the Record. I call attention to the membership an excellent letter written by human rights and diaspora groups, six groups in all. It is entitled, ``Ethiopia: Joint Letter About…

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Apr 10, 2018

For the past 3 years, they point out, as we know, Ethiopia has faced largely peaceful and sustained protesters in the Oromia and Amhara regions of the country. They were led by youth seeking opportunity, political reform, and more…

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