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Ben Cardin: “But if we read about it being done, you are liable to develop a political backlash that will make it impossible for you…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
But if we read about it being done, you are liable to develop a political backlash that will make it impossible for you to achieve what you are seeking to do.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the importance of communication to avoid political backlash during State Department reorganization.

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