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Chris Murphy: “It is why I included in my question a query as to who should be at that table, because that determines what the table…”

On the recordApril 20, 2021
It is why I included in my question a query as to who should be at that table, because that determines what the table talks about and what the result of that conversation is, I think an important expectation to set--a hopeful one--that we can get to that conversation.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy emphasizes the importance of including diverse representatives in discussions for effective outcomes.

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