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On the recordOctober 11, 2018
It doesn't matter whatsoever. He obviously was contributing to the 'Washington Post' as a reporter. He had privilege as a resident -- to be able to come to America.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin argues that the nationality of Khashoggi should not affect U.S. actions to protect journalists.

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