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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I also believe the Russian people, like people everywhere, deserve a government that supports an open marketplace of ideas, transparent and accountable governance, equal treatment under the law, and the ability to exercise their rights without fear of retribution.
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John Sullivan
Republican · Oklahoma

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Advocates for democratic governance and human rights in Russia.

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