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Ed Markey: I think it is absolutely imperative that the United States Government stand up to make sure that their names are known…

On the recordJune 7, 2021
I think it is absolutely imperative that the United States Government stand up to make sure that their names are known and that they know that they are going to have the United States Government on their side.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the U.S. government's support for journalists globally.

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