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Katrina Lantos Swett: “Congress has an extraordinary role, has had an extraordinary role historically in being the conscience of our nation…”

On the recordDecember 11, 2013
Congress has an extraordinary role, has had an extraordinary role historically in being the conscience of our nation when it comes to human rights.
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Katrina Lantos Swett

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Lantos Swett emphasizes Congress's historical role in advocating for human rights.

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