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Chris Van Hollen: For me, the brutal treatment of Otto Warmbier by North Korean authorities that ended in his death is an especially…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
For me, the brutal treatment of Otto Warmbier by North Korean authorities that ended in his death is an especially poignant reminder of the brutality of Kim's regime.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlighting the severity of North Korea's treatment of detainees.

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