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John F. Kelly: “I believe that the deterioration of human rights is a threat to security.”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
I believe that the deterioration of human rights is a threat to security.
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John F. Kelly

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John F. Kelly links human rights issues in Egypt to broader security threats.

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