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Zoe Lofgren: I do not think that it is a hospitality guideline to prevent rape of detainees, women who have done nothing wrong.

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I do not think that it is a hospitality guideline to prevent rape of detainees, women who have done nothing wrong.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Lofgren defends detention standards against criticism, emphasizing the importance of preventing abuse.

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