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Chris Murphy: “I guess part of the struggle is figuring out who earns a seat at the table and who doesn't.”

On the recordJune 12, 2017
I guess part of the struggle is figuring out who earns a seat at the table and who doesn't.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy discusses the complexities of diplomatic negotiations regarding Syria and Yemen.

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