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Ed Markey: America needs to be out there in tough places working for our country and our partners for the mutual benefit of our…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
America needs to be out there in tough places working for our country and our partners for the mutual benefit of our governments and our people.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of U.S. presence in challenging regions for mutual benefit.

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