Unfortunately, it didn't reflect reality at all. And that makes it just extremely difficult to listen to what essentially amounted to pure propaganda.
Jeff Merkley: “Unfortunately, it didn't reflect reality at all. And that makes it just extremely difficult to listen to what…”
On the recordAugust 31, 2025
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Merkley expresses frustration over the propaganda encountered during their trip.
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