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Ed Markey: “We must re-imagine a national security policy that prioritizes diplomacy and stops endless, undefined military…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
We must re-imagine a national security policy that prioritizes diplomacy and stops endless, undefined military engagements before they can begin.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for a shift towards diplomatic solutions in foreign policy.

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