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Ed Markey: the only way that North Korea is ever going to get to the point of potentially giving up its nuclear weapons or changing…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
the only way that North Korea is ever going to get to the point of potentially giving up its nuclear weapons or changing its attitudes is if they feel the pressure.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for pressure on North Korea to change its nuclear stance.

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