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Bob Menendez: Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the most repressive countries in the former Soviet Union.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the most repressive countries in the former Soviet Union.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez describes Uzbekistan's oppressive political climate under President Karimov.

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