On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
Our country is judged by how we treat the most vulnerable, and the removal of protection from children, the most vulnerable, flies against human decency and violates human dignity.
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congress.govOur country is judged by how we treat the most vulnerable, and the removal of protection from children, the most vulnerable, flies against human decency and violates human dignity.
Emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable children and human rights.
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