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Chris Murphy: “I hope our partners noticed that silence.”

On the recordAugust 9, 2021
I hope our partners noticed that silence.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy expresses concern over China's lack of support for U.S. partners' security.

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