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On the recordApril 15, 2013
I think that having a U.N. envoy of such stature and such commitment and a focus not just on peace but also on human rights and accountability is terribly important.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons emphasizes the importance of a U.N. envoy for peace and human rights.

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