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On the recordJune 2, 2013
when American officials... speak precisely, transparently, but boldly about human rights, they beat us less.
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Howard Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith recalls a dissident's view on the impact of U.S. human rights advocacy.

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