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On the recordMarch 29, 2022
I think it is a very important lesson to be learned from the experience of Hong Kong that the United States and other democratic governments have to take steps right now and to take concrete steps into protecting the freedom of expression in countries like Taiwan and Japan.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the need for the U.S. to protect freedom of expression in democratic regions.

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