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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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Apr 20, 2024

The United States must make absolutely clear in both word and deed, not just today but every day, and without equivocation that we stand with Israel. Both defensive weapons systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling and all necessary…

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Mar 13, 2024

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by our colleagues Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi. It is aimed at…

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Feb 13, 2024

I want to thank my good friend Mr. Lawler for authoring the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, which amends the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to apply its provisions also to international governmental organizations. When this bill becomes law, it will…

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Feb 13, 2024

I would like to express my strong support for the Uyghur Policy Act, of which I am a proud cosponsor. But more than expressing strong support for this necessary piece of legislation, all of us must continue to show strong support for the…

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Feb 13, 2024

I speak in strong support of H.R. 533, which would amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002. This bill was introduced by Congressman Jim McGovern, House ranking member on the Congressional Executive Commission on China, which I chair, along…

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Feb 13, 2024

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5856, as amended, will be followed by…

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Jan 18, 2024

I thank the chairman for his tremendous leadership on this and so many other important issues, including life issues. I thank Michelle Fischbach for her brave and courageous leadership, and our Speaker for making sure that this legislation…

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Nov 28, 2023

I thank my good friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 888 reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist. I thank my good friend from New York, Mike Lawler, for introducing this timely, extremely…

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Nov 2, 2023

I thank my good friend for yielding and for her leadership on protecting Israel and providing them the means to protect themselves. Mr. Speaker, our great friend and ally, Israel, with assistance from the U.S., continues to respond to the…

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Oct 25, 2023

I thank the distinguished chairman and the ranking member for this extraordinarily important resolution. Mr. Speaker, our great friend and ally Israel, with significant assistance from the United States, continues to respond to the…

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Sep 28, 2023

I thank my good friend for yielding. Mr. Chair, the State-Foreign Operations bill under consideration today continues and strengthens the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, PEPFAR, for another year, fiscal year 2024, ensuring that…

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Jul 20, 2023

I thank my good friend and colleague for writing such an important bill, and I thank Chairman Graves and Mr. Larsen for the great cooperation between both sides of the aisle. Mr. Chair, my amendment, cosponsored by Jeff Van Drew and Dr…

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