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Joni Ernst: “First, we must take survivor stories seriously and ensure they are heard.”

On the recordJune 4, 2018
First, we must take survivor stories seriously and ensure they are heard.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Senator Ernst stresses the importance of listening to survivors of abuse.

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