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Jeff Merkley: “I am very interested in hearing your thoughts on how, if confirmed, you will stand with civil society and with the…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I am very interested in hearing your thoughts on how, if confirmed, you will stand with civil society and with the Chinese people.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley seeks commitment to support civil society in China.

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