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On the recordMay 8, 2017
It seems as if sometimes we are willing to speak out for democracy when authoritarian regimes are weak or when authoritarian regimes are operating contrary to our interests.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Critiques selective U.S. support for democracy based on interests.

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