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Tommy Pigott

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Tommy Pigott is a spokesman for the U.S. State Department.

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"The M23 was responsible for horrific human rights abuses, including summary executions and violence against civilians, including women and children."
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"We are working 24/7 and have contingency plans ready to go and implement when needed, including the ability to immediately activate the task force, which was done here."
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"The anarchists, Marxists, and violent extremists of antifa have waged a terror campaign in the United States and across the Western world for decades, carrying out bombings, beatings, shootings, and riots in service of their extreme agenda."
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"Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud - which is grounds for visa revocation."
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"Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio's leadership, we are making clear that a visa is a privilege — not a right."
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"Today's action sends a clear message: We will hold accountable anyone who obstructs peace efforts in the DRC."
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"We will not let the Iranian regime's elites exploit UNGA for a luxury retail splurge paid for by the Iranian people's suffering."
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"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border."
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"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border."
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"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress."
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"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border."
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"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress."
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"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress."
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