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Ed Markey: “I think we have to make absolutely clear that the United States stands with the people and democracy, and will not…”

On the recordJune 7, 2016
I think we have to make absolutely clear that the United States stands with the people and democracy, and will not tolerate leaders who use force or manipulation to hold on to power or break their most fundamental promises to their own people.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes U.S. support for democracy and opposition to authoritarian leaders.

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