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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
I think it was premature of President Trump to sort of heap some congratulations on President Xi.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen criticizes Trump's praise for Xi amid ongoing sanctions violations by China.

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