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On the recordOctober 4, 2021
Human rights defenders around the world are more vulnerable if the United States is not a present, forceful leader in venues such as the Human Rights Council.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in global human rights.

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