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Brad Sherman: “I think that this Commission's proposal that human rights and rule of law be integral to all trade and economic…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2014
I think that this Commission's proposal that human rights and rule of law be integral to all trade and economic discussions is important.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman emphasizes the importance of human rights in trade discussions with China.

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