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Ed Markey: Kim Jong Un's reckless brutality leaves no doubt that he is homicidal, but at the same time his calculated survival…

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
Kim Jong Un's reckless brutality leaves no doubt that he is homicidal, but at the same time his calculated survival strategy shows that he is not suicidal.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey assesses Kim Jong Un's dangerous behavior and strategic mindset.

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