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Chris Coons: I have expressed concerns, however, that there was not enough careful, thoughtful and smart diplomatic groundwork in…

On the recordMay 23, 2018
I have expressed concerns, however, that there was not enough careful, thoughtful and smart diplomatic groundwork in place before the hastily announced summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons criticizes the lack of diplomatic preparation for the summit with North Korea.

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