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On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
This moment has become a crucible. It's a test of our progress. Do we start by believing victims of sexual assault and treating them with dignity or don't we?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the importance of believing and respecting victims of sexual assault.

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