One would hope that people would read the statute and realize you cannot ignore human rights statutes, even if you think that is achieving another purpose.
Brad Sherman: “One would hope that people would read the statute and realize you cannot ignore human rights statutes, even if you think…”
On the recordDecember 9, 2019
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of adhering to human rights laws despite trade negotiations.
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