Jeff Merkley actually said...

It is made all the more difficult by the veto power enjoyed by four other members, including two, China and Russia, that are often at odds with our values.

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Merkley highlights challenges in U.N. negotiations due to veto powers of China and Russia.

01/02/2017

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