I absolutely agree that it is a critically important question because it implicates foreign nationals here and Americans abroad.
Tom Perez: “I absolutely agree that it is a critically important question because it implicates foreign nationals here and Americans…”
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Tom Perez emphasizes the importance of compliance with international obligations for the safety of Americans abroad.
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