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Ed Markey: Time and again, national security leaders from Republican and Democratic administrations have testified that protecting…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
Time and again, national security leaders from Republican and Democratic administrations have testified that protecting refugees does not put Americans at risk.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes bipartisan support for refugee protection as a security measure.

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