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Edward Markey: “The Republicans right now are in an arms control witness…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Published February 5, 2026 | Video Starts at 24:06

The American people are right. And as Lyn said, that poll is bipartisan. But we don't have any Republicans in the House or Senate standing up today. The Republicans right now are in an arms control witness protection program. Not one of them is speaking about the danger that is about to unfold beginning tomorrow. (24:06–24:11)

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Asserts that Republicans are avoiding public discussion or action on arms control.

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