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Ed Markey: Out of the ashes of World War II, the United States and its allies set out to create a set of rules, norms, and…

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
Out of the ashes of World War II, the United States and its allies set out to create a set of rules, norms, and structures around the world that would not only promote U.S. interests but also benefit others as well.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the U.S. role in establishing global norms post-WWII.

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