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Chris Coons: “I believe MCC's actions have helped prompt a level of dialogue about human rights for LGBT populations.”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
I believe MCC's actions have helped prompt a level of dialogue about human rights for LGBT populations.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of dialogue on LGBT rights in Malawi.

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