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On the recordJune 22, 2022
If confirmed, I will work to ensure that all relevant USAID staff give this issue the urgent attention that it deserves.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental defenders' safety in the Philippines.

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