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On the recordJuly 24, 2026
It is my hope that increased attention on his unjust detention will force the Chinese government to do the right thing and release Dr. Chen.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Statement on the detention of Dr. Youlin Chen.

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