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On the recordMay 6, 2013
If confirmed, I will ensure that advocating for respect for human rights continues to factor into our policy with Vietnam.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of human rights in U.S.-Vietnam relations.

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