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Wendy Sherman: We are a country that believes in press freedom.

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
We are a country that believes in press freedom.
Said by
Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of press freedom in response to journalist detentions.

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