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Ed Markey: I think the President has to become tougher on the Chinese. They are the safety valve.

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
I think the President has to become tougher on the Chinese. They are the safety valve.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey calls for a tougher stance against China to address North Korea's actions.

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