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Ed Markey: I think we need to continue to press on human rights.

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
I think we need to continue to press on human rights.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of advocating for human rights alongside security issues.

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