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On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
I hope it has made a difference in the degree to which U.S. companies are willing to lend their prestige to the false display of peace and harmony the Beijing Olympics represent.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley expresses hope that U.S. companies reconsider supporting the Beijing Olympics.

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