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On the recordJune 8, 2021
The absolute horror of this one incident exemplifies the desperation of an opposition movement constantly under lethal threat from a regime dead set on staying in power.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey
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Menendez describes the dire situation faced by Belarusian opposition activists.

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