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Janice Schakowsky: “It would empower Congress to exercise oversight of that strategy's implementation. As countries around the world are…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2017
It would empower Congress to exercise oversight of that strategy's implementation. As countries around the world are struggling with conflict, the United States should be empowering anyone and everyone who can help achieve lasting peace. Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my colleagues to support the Women, Peace, and Security Act.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
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Sep 25, 2017

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