I am quite impressed by the way we have responded, but I do think that the circumstances regarding Hong Kong, Ukraine, and China's use of high-tech to suppress the Uyghurs are very appealing strategies to many authoritarian leaders.
On the recordMarch 22, 2023
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Merkley praises the response to authoritarian threats while highlighting ongoing global struggles for democracy.
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