Chris Smith
American lawyer and politician
Born
March 4th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A lawyer and politician served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 2023. Represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Played a significant role in various legislative efforts including health care, education, and foreign policy issues. Chaired the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, focusing on international issues and aid.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives
Chaired the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
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