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On the recordJune 13, 2017
And my concern, indeed, that tourists go there is simply supporting a dictatorial totalitarian regime.
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson expresses concern about U.S. tourists supporting North Korea's regime.

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