Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 6, 2021
This hearing will examine the ways the Chinese government and Communist Party attempt to use economic coercion for political aims.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley outlines the purpose of the hearing on China's economic coercion.

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