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Ed Markey: I share your concern about the violence against the LGBTI community in Chechnya.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I share your concern about the violence against the LGBTI community in Chechnya.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey expresses concern for LGBTQ rights in Chechnya amidst government crackdowns.

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