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On the recordApril 17, 2012
one of the other issues that we care a great deal about as it relates to Jackson-Vanik, human rights, and trade, is keeping the Internet open, because that is absolutely key for those activists and others who want to be in a position to communicate their concerns worldwide.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights the significance of an open Internet for human rights and trade.

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