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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
As we are increasingly concerned about security interests, we tend to spend a little bit less time focusing on some of the human rights issues.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy highlights the neglect of human rights amid security concerns, particularly regarding Russia and Southeast Asia.

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