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Ed Markey: We have to look at it from the perspective of the North Koreans as well, which is why going to direct negotiations with…

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
We have to look at it from the perspective of the North Koreans as well, which is why going to direct negotiations with a much tougher sanctions program surrounding its economy, in cooperation with the Chinese, is from my perspective the correct formula to get a result before next year, when it becomes irreversible.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for negotiations with North Korea alongside sanctions.

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