Edward Markey actually said...

I have had extensive conversations with the Burmese activists, members of the national unity Government, and NGOs who argue strongly that we can cut off this funding to the military without major negative impacts to the people of Burma, who are already suffering so much.

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Markey discusses the potential for sanctions against Myanmar's military without harming its citizens.

06/07/2021

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