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Chris Coons: “I firmly support, and will continue to advocate for, Hong Kong's highly developed rule of law, and respect for human…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
I firmly support, and will continue to advocate for, Hong Kong's highly developed rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons advocates for human rights and rule of law in Hong Kong.

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