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Ed Markey: In my opinion, you cannot be too tough on Burma. You cannot hit them hard enough. You cannot call them out enough.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
In my opinion, you cannot be too tough on Burma. You cannot hit them hard enough. You cannot call them out enough.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for strong action against human rights abuses in Burma.

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