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Marco Rubio: “I believe, and I think many here agree, child marriage poses a direct threat to investments in education, HIV/AIDS…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
I believe, and I think many here agree, child marriage poses a direct threat to investments in education, HIV/AIDS prevention, poverty reduction and, most critically, the basic human rights and safety of girls around the world.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Child marriage threatens education and human rights for girls globally.

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