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On the recordJune 30, 2020
The foundation of Hong Kong is freedom. And that foundation has been dealt a terribly damaging blow in the past 24 hours.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Castro expresses concern over recent threats to freedom in Hong Kong.

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