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Ed Markey: If confirmed, advancing dignity and human rights for all will be a top priority for my engagement with the Government of…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
If confirmed, advancing dignity and human rights for all will be a top priority for my engagement with the Government of Brunei.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey pledges to prioritize human rights in dealings with Brunei.

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