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On the recordJune 11, 2013
I find that, even in my very international city, there is a lack of knowledge about what has been going on.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Ros-Lehtinen highlights public ignorance about international issues, emphasizing the importance of democracy and rule of law.

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