Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 24, 2012
As the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States Government bears a responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not contribute to trafficking in persons.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Executive Order 13627—Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts

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