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Daniel R. Russel: “The lack of progress on human rights in Cambodia would be an impediment to deeper relations between our two countries.”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
The lack of progress on human rights in Cambodia would be an impediment to deeper relations between our two countries.
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Daniel R. Russel

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Russel indicates that human rights issues hinder U.S.-Cambodia relations.

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