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Gregory Meeks: Detaining an American journalist for the first time since the cold war on baseless charges to gain political leverage…

On the recordMay 15, 2023
Detaining an American journalist for the first time since the cold war on baseless charges to gain political leverage and further silence the brave members of the independent press who are undeterred by Russia's threats and aggression.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks condemns Russia's detention of journalists for political gain.

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