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Antony Blinken: “We have a real stake in upholding these principles if they can really defend them against those who would seek to dilute…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
We have a real stake in upholding these principles if they can really defend them against those who would seek to dilute them, diminish them, eliminate them, mostly I`m anxious to hear from all of our colleagues who have in various ways shown extraordinary courage in upholding these principles.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on the importance of defending democratic principles and supporting those who show courage in doing so.

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