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Ed Markey: This is why we strongly support S. Res 479, introduced by Senators Markey, Durbin, and Murphy, which calls for targeted…

On the recordJune 7, 2016
This is why we strongly support S. Res 479, introduced by Senators Markey, Durbin, and Murphy, which calls for targeted sanctions on President Kabila's inner circle.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey supports sanctions on Kabila's circle to address corruption and promote elections.

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