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Witnesses testify at Rep. Smith's Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing on the G20 forum. From left to right: Mary Ann Glendon, C. Holland Taylor, Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, and Scott Busby.
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Rep. Smith condemns the antisemitic terror attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI March 12, 2026 Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, issued the following statement in response to the horrific antisemitic attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan: “My wife, Marie, and I are absolutely appalled by this barbaric act of violence directly targeting American Jews and their fundamental right of freedom of religion. “Antisemitic violence has no place in the United States—or anywhere else on the planet—and we must remain vigila... More
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News Ghana article on USCIRF's 2026 Annual Report'U.S. Lawmaker Pushes Harder Action After Damning Religious Persecution Report' March 11, 2026 
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Smith welcomes release of USCIRF’s 2026 Annual Report on global religious persecution; urges strong U.S. response March 10, 2026 “The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)’s 2026 Annual Report is a sobering reminder that millions of people around the world still face imprisonment, violence, and discrimination simply because of their faith,” said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)—a longtime defender of religious liberty—upon the release of USCIRF’s 21st Annual Report, led by USCIRF Chairwoman Vicky Hartzler. The report evaluates the religious freedom conditions in dozens of countries and makes recommendations ... More
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Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at hearing on G20 forumU.S. Presidency of the G20–An Opportunity to Champion Human Rights March 5, 2026 
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News Ghana article on Smith's TLHRC hearing'US Lawmakers Push to Put Christian Persecution on G20 Agenda' March 5, 2026
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