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Ed Markey: “The administration is right to pursue a policy of maximum pressure toward North Korea, and we have a robust toolbox that…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
The administration is right to pursue a policy of maximum pressure toward North Korea, and we have a robust toolbox that is already available to ramp up the sanctions track.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey supports maximum pressure on North Korea and emphasizes the need for stronger sanctions.

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