On the recordNovember 17, 2010
So, absolutely, our laws prohibiting sex discrimination are something we can be very proud of and something that should give us great confidence in ratifying this treaty.
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Durbin emphasizes confidence in U.S. laws against sex discrimination in relation to the Women's Treaty.
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