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Jim McGovern: “The Trump administration has damaged our nation's standing…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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'It Is Wrong!': Jim McGovern Demands End To 'Crushing U.S. Embargo' Against Cuba

Published | Video Starts at 05:11

The future we must build is one of goodwill and diplomacy, reinforced by trade and exchange. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to consider a new approach to Cuba. It is time for a new path forward. The Trump administration has damaged our nation's standing in the world. They have totally screwed up the Middle east by ignoring human rights and embracing war. I urge my colleagues to stand with me, demanding that they not repeat the same cruel mistakes in Cuba. (05:11–05:16)

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Asserts that the Trump administration harmed the US's global standing.

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