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Ed Markey: the lack of Congressional involvement undermines the legitimacy of these agreements

On the recordDecember 4, 2017
the lack of Congressional involvement undermines the legitimacy of these agreements
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of Congressional involvement in international agreements.

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