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On the recordMay 14, 2019
Mr. Martin Lee's apt description of the proposed amendment is that it will 'legalize kidnapping.'
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio refers to Martin Lee's description of Hong Kong's extradition law amendments.

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