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On the recordMay 14, 2019
It's apparent that human rights in Hong Kong are eroding and the influence of mainland China is continuing to grow.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio highlights the decline of human rights in Hong Kong amid increasing Chinese influence.

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