Lawmakers explain why they went to Qatar for the World Cup despite human rights concerns: 'There are no perfect countries'

Dec 10 2022 by Business Insider

 
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut.

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Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup has been controversial, given the country's human rights record. Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Chris Murphy explained why they attended the games, despite that. "There are no perfect countries that have a perfect record," said Omar.

Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup has not been without controversy, shining a...

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