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Ed Markey: There is a religious struggle there, and I do not think that any demonization by any American of Muslims in general…

On the recordApril 11, 2018
There is a religious struggle there, and I do not think that any demonization by any American of Muslims in general, those being not respectful of human dignity, human rights, is very important.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey warns against demonizing Muslims and stresses the importance of human rights.

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