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Bob Menendez: I cannot think of any other dictatorship, specifically one committing crimes against humanity, that we willingly provide…

On the recordMarch 23, 2023
I cannot think of any other dictatorship, specifically one committing crimes against humanity, that we willingly provide duty-free benefits to.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez criticizes providing benefits to Nicaragua's regime due to its human rights violations.

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