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John McCain: Smuggling is when somebody pays a fee and goes to a destination of their choice, trafficking is when somebody comes…

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
Smuggling is when somebody pays a fee and goes to a destination of their choice, trafficking is when somebody comes across the border as a virtual slave.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain distinguishes between smuggling and trafficking, highlighting the severity of human trafficking.

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