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On the recordApril 10, 2018
This lack of accountability feeds a global perception that the United States condones corruption and human rights violations.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey criticizes the U.S. administration's failure to impose sanctions, impacting global perceptions of accountability.

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