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On the recordMarch 21, 2017
Let me just compliment Senator Young on that line of questioning. I understand the confidentiality and the trust issues, but this is violation of international protocols, and I do think we need to document.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for accountability and documentation of international protocol violations.

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