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Chris Murphy

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Chris Scott Murphy is a United States Senator from Connecticut, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including gun control, healthcare reform, and climate change action. He has played a significant role in national discussions surrounding these topics, often emphasizing the need for legislative changes to address pressing societal challenges.

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Jan 2, 2018

it would be exceedingly difficult to maintain the type of support for the coalition

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Jan 2, 2018

The treatment of the Rohingya has been appalling and it has been the case for many decades.

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Jan 2, 2018

Do you think it is sufficient to rely on a Saudi investigation and take their findings at face value?

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Jan 2, 2018

I think the President blindsided everyone, including South Korea, when he carelessly conceded to Kim Jong-un this week something North Korea has long wanted.

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Jan 2, 2018

When I got to Congress 12 years ago there was very little political advantage that one party tried to seek over the other when it came to the issue of Israel.

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Jan 2, 2018

We think it is critical that both countries be able to discuss new ideas.

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Jan 2, 2018

I believe that private-sector-led growth for Zimbabwe is important, but I also think it is important that the people and Government of Zimbabwe receive fair and equitable treatment for their resources.

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Jan 2, 2018

I think it is--we should be looking at the most qualified candidates, regardless of party.

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Jan 2, 2018

I wanted to ask you about a number of reports that have emerged from senior diplomats who have given rise to concerns that the Trump administration has exacted political revenge at the State Department on career diplomats.

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Jan 2, 2018

I share that need to prioritize these issues. It has defined my entire career.

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Jan 2, 2018

How important is it that the United States do our own investigation?

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Jan 2, 2018

I worry that the President's desire to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria while freezing our stabilization assistance programs and closing doors to refugees are tactics without strategy.

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Jan 2, 2018

I do not have a question. Just a follow-up, I think, on your very good first question, which is, you know, we do increasingly hear these reports of, you know, if not radicalization, increasing influence of Wahhabism and conservative Islam…

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Jan 2, 2018

This is a party that has signed a cooperation agreement with Russia's ruling party, and they have been included in the current government.

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Jan 2, 2018

Thank you very much. Thanks all for your testimony. Thanks for being here, your willingness to serve.

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Jan 2, 2018

I will make their security, and that of their families and all Americans in Cambodia, a top priority.

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Jan 2, 2018

the President has carried out a pretty intentional and consistent policy of trying to undermine our alliance with Europe.

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Jan 2, 2018

Unfortunately, I think you are probably right that these days, the administration there and the administration here have shared values.

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Jan 2, 2018

I think it is a real opportunity to have someone with your backgrounds in Pristina.

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Jan 2, 2018

And I believe that it is incumbent upon the United States and our representatives around the world to insist on a level playing field for trade and engagement.

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Jan 2, 2018

Ultimately, these decisions are up to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina themselves.

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Jan 2, 2018

I accept your answer, that you are going to respect U.S. policy with respect to LGBTQ rights, though I remain concerned about some of your comments in the past.

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Jan 2, 2018

I share the goal of ensuring that Israel has the resources and support she needs to defend herself.

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Jan 2, 2018

I share the long sought goal of stopping all of Iran's nuclear and non-nuclear threats.

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Jan 2, 2018

It is not business as usual with Burma.

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