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Gregory Meeks: It looks like authoritarianism has been there in regard to Russia in the direction we are moving in.

On the recordMay 22, 2018
It looks like authoritarianism has been there in regard to Russia in the direction we are moving in.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Comparing the authoritarian nature of China and Russia under their respective governments.

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