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Ed Markey: “This stomach-churning report is a must-read for those in the Trump administration who want to move forward on…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
This stomach-churning report is a must-read for those in the Trump administration who want to move forward on counterterrorism cooperation with Russia against ISIL.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of acknowledging human rights abuses in counterterrorism discussions.

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