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Ed Markey: “The United States must speak out consistently and jointly with allies and partners, impose costs and sanctions on those…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
The United States must speak out consistently and jointly with allies and partners, impose costs and sanctions on those responsible, and help those fleeing persecution.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for the U.S. to respond to human rights violations in China.

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