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On the recordDecember 17, 1995
You Americans don't understand it. When you kowtow, when you are less than tough, transparent, look them in the eye and mean what you say and say what you mean, they take that as weakness.
Said by
Howard Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of a strong stance against China for human rights.

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