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Ed Markey: Now is not the time to back off the pressure.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
Now is not the time to back off the pressure.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for continued pressure on North Korea despite calls for loosening sanctions.

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