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Noam Chomsky

12/07/18

@ MIT Video Productions

The Clinton administration suspended its review of Indonesia's labor practices while praising the country for aligning with international standards, all while supporting Suharto's regime.

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Noam Chomsky - Foundations of World Order: the UN, World Bank, IMF & Decl. Human Rights 1999

@ MIT Video Productions

Noam Chomsky - Foundations of World Order: the UN, World Bank, IMF & Decl. Human Rights 1999

12/07/18

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12/07/18

@ MIT Video Productions

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