11/16/2009
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"When women thrive, everyone thrives; societies are more stable, economic prosperity increases, families are stronger."
"Improving women's and maternal health, stopping the practices of child marriage and female genital mutilation, and combating the trafficking of women and girls are not just fundamental American ideals..."
"For too long, women have gotten the short shrift in development and foreign policy."
"The award was presented to the Committee to Protect Journalists and the delegates had the opportunity to talk about issues related to the freedom of press with the senator."