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Ed Markey: “If confirmed, I would strive to ensure that this policy is upheld on all issues my bureau works on.”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
If confirmed, I would strive to ensure that this policy is upheld on all issues my bureau works on.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of upholding anti-torture policies in U.S. operations.

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