Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
We owe it to them not to create red tape and free them from the risk of sanctions.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for support for international relief organizations in Afghanistan.

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