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Chris Murphy: “I agree the primary and proximate cause is the unconscionable immoral leadership of the Maduro regime, but our sanctions…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2021
I agree the primary and proximate cause is the unconscionable immoral leadership of the Maduro regime, but our sanctions can be contributory.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy acknowledges sanctions' role in Venezuela's suffering, attributing primary blame to Maduro.

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