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Ed Markey: If confirmed, I will urge Chinese authorities to resume substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives…

On the recordMay 6, 2013
If confirmed, I will urge Chinese authorities to resume substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, as the best means to alleviate tensions in Tibetan areas and resolve longstanding issues.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey plans to encourage dialogue with the Dalai Lama to address tensions in Tibet.

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