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On the recordMay 6, 2013
Human rights and democracy are core U.S. values that will remain a priority in our relationship with countries in the region, including Bahrain.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey asserts the significance of human rights in U.S.-Bahrain relations.

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