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Chris Coons: We should err on the side of human rights and democracy when we have a conflict between security and rule of law.

On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
We should err on the side of human rights and democracy when we have a conflict between security and rule of law.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes prioritizing human rights over security in foreign policy.

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