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John Sifton: “I think it's good to pivot here to talk about how the U.S. can voice its displeasure with this situation.”

On the recordJune 19, 2018
I think it's good to pivot here to talk about how the U.S. can voice its displeasure with this situation.
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John Sifton

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Sifton emphasizes the need for the U.S. to express concerns about human rights issues.

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