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Ed Markey: It was the United States engaging with Gorbachev that began the discussion of reaching an agreement.

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
It was the United States engaging with Gorbachev that began the discussion of reaching an agreement.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the role of U.S. engagement in improving human rights discussions with the Soviets.

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