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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 6, 2013

Talk to me about these specialty CRAs that compile and share consumer data without sufficient oversight?

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 6, 2013

Does the consumer have any right to know what this information is or who it's being transmitted to?

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 6, 2013

It's not clear to me at all that consumers have any degree of control over the information that's gathered about them.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

Inherently, foreign assistance is a high-risk enterprise.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, and democratic country.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

If confirmed, I will ensure that advocating for respect for human rights continues to factor into our policy with Vietnam.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

a stable, fruitful 21st century relationship cannot be built on a lie.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

I share your view that we should not lose sight of these moral issues even as we are addressing the pressing economic and security issues.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

Clearly anything we do must be rooted firmly in our own national interests and must meet the national security needs of the American people.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

The United States has no greater friend in the world than the State of Israel.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

Do you pledge to consult with our allies in NATO and across Europe in developing U.S. foreign policy initiatives of consequence to them, especially U.S. arms control and missile defense plans?

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

If I am given the honor of sitting behind the sign that says 'United States,' I will do what America does best: stand up against repressive regimes, fight corruption, and promote human rights and human dignity.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

I will do what America does best: stand up against repressive regimes and promote human rights.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

The United States enters into and remains in arms control agreements that are in our national security interest.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

I personally appreciate your commitment to exposing the Castro dictatorship's total disregard for human and civil rights.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

Taking up the cause of freedom is not just the right thing to do, it is, of course, the smart thing to do.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

Congress should be in on the take-offs, not just the landings.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· May 6, 2013

As U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2005 to 2008, it was my honor and privilege to maintain the closest possible consultations with our allies on all issues of shared concern.

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