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Ed Markey: my goal would be to establish a zero-tolerance level.

On the recordMay 6, 2013
my goal would be to establish a zero-tolerance level.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for strict consequences against abuse.

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