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On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
We have clearly articulated, from a governmental perspective, different standards, in terms of electoral process, openness of the media, freedom of movement, et cetera.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Jim Webb discusses inconsistencies in U.S. policy regarding human rights and electoral standards in different countries.

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