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Ted Deutch: “When we do not protect our brave journalists, such as Mr. Khashoggi, we move closer to tyranny.”

On the recordMay 15, 2019
When we do not protect our brave journalists, such as Mr. Khashoggi, we move closer to tyranny.
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Ted Deutch
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Warns against the dangers of not safeguarding journalists.

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