On the recordMay 6, 2013
As both the U.N.'s principal founding member and its largest contributor, the United States has the right and the duty to insist on reform.
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congress.govAs both the U.N.'s principal founding member and its largest contributor, the United States has the right and the duty to insist on reform.
Markey asserts the U.S. responsibility to advocate for U.N. reforms.
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