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Ed Markey: It is hard to get the attention of North Korea, if China is not imposing tough sanctions.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
It is hard to get the attention of North Korea, if China is not imposing tough sanctions.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for China to enforce sanctions on North Korea.

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