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On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
Despite the efforts of Congress and the executive branch, the scourge of human trafficking continues to plague our Nation and our world.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights ongoing challenges in combating human trafficking.

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