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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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Jan 7, 2016

How much time do I have remaining? And I want to thank Mr. Flores again for another very moving speech on behalf of the most basic human right, the right to life. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 24 minutes remaining.

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Jan 7, 2016

I thank my good friend for his very eloquent comments. I would like to now yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Shuster), the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Jan 7, 2016

I thank the gentleman for his leadership on this most important human rights issue of our time. I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer).

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Jan 7, 2016

I thank my friend for his eloquent remarks. I just want to conclude, Mr. Speaker. Some day future generations will look back on America and wonder how and why such a seemingly enlightened society so blessed and endowed with education…

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Jan 7, 2016

Thank you very much, Chairman Chabot. Chairman Chabot also is the full committee chairman of the Small Business Committee and has done yeoman's work on behalf of the unborn since he has been here, which is for a very long time. I yield to…

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Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much for those comments. I couldn't agree more that the megatrend in society is to embrace the unborn. It is the ultrasound technology--the window to the womb--that has made the difference. So thank you for your outstanding…

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Jan 7, 2016

Thank you very much, Peter. Those were outstanding comments about right to life and history as well, and we will prevail over time. So I want to thank you. I would like to now yield to the gentleman from Georgia, Austin Scott.

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Jan 7, 2016

Doug, thank you very much for your excellent remarks reminding us that Planned Parenthood alone is directly responsible for killing 7 million unborn babies. That is a staggering loss of lives killed by one organization. So thank you for…

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Jan 7, 2016

I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa), my friend and colleague. Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Smith, thank you for yielding, and also thank you for your amazing leadership on year after year putting this in front of the people and…

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Jan 7, 2016

I thank the gentleman from Texas for, again, a very eloquent statement, and my hope is that people are listening. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores).

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Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much, Mr. Young, and thank you, as a new and very rising star leader in our efforts to defend life. Your eloquence is greatly appreciated. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Farenthold).

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Jan 7, 2016

Thank you, Dr. Fleming. Thank you for your leadership on so many issues, including the conscience rights issue. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Huelskamp).

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