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Rex Tillerson: “As the 21st century begins, the degrading institution of slavery continues throughout the world.”

On the recordMay 31, 2017
As the 21st century begins, the degrading institution of slavery continues throughout the world.
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Rex Tillerson

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Highlighting the ongoing issue of slavery in the modern world.

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