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Gregory Meeks: We have an obligation, I do believe, when we see people dying in the streets simply because they want to express…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2014
We have an obligation, I do believe, when we see people dying in the streets simply because they want to express themselves.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Stressing the moral duty to support those fighting for their rights in Venezuela.

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