On the recordMay 13, 2015
But they must not come at the expense of human rights and they must take into account the interest and the obligations we have with our free trade partners, especially in our own hemisphere.
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congress.govBut they must not come at the expense of human rights and they must take into account the interest and the obligations we have with our free trade partners, especially in our own hemisphere.
Emphasizing the importance of human rights in trade agreements.
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