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Chris Murphy: “I think that we should be troubled by the prospect of Erdogan trying to rearrange the constitution as a means of…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I think that we should be troubled by the prospect of Erdogan trying to rearrange the constitution as a means of continuing his reign there beyond what has been expected by the people of Turkey.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy expresses concern over Erdogan's potential constitutional changes to extend his power.

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