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Ed Markey: “Thank you, Senator Markey, for that question because, as with everyone in this room, we are deeply disheartened by the…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Thank you, Senator Markey, for that question because, as with everyone in this room, we are deeply disheartened by the changes in both Uganda and Nigeria.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights concerns over recent antihomosexuality laws in Uganda and Nigeria affecting public health services.

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