Jeff Merkley said "We have known for a long time about China's censorship of its own citizens, or any speech inside China that expresses any dissent." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 2, 2022

We have known for a long time about China's censorship of its own citizens, or any speech inside China that expresses any dissent.

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley discusses China's censorship and risks faced by athletes speaking out.

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