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Ed Markey: “As U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2005 to 2008, it was my honor and privilege to maintain the closest possible…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
As U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2005 to 2008, it was my honor and privilege to maintain the closest possible consultations with our allies on all issues of shared concern.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey reflects on his experience consulting with NATO allies during his ambassadorship.

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