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Ed Markey: “We must strongly support efforts to prevent trafficking in persons, protect human rights, including the right of LGBT…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
We must strongly support efforts to prevent trafficking in persons, protect human rights, including the right of LGBT people, and strengthen democracy and good governance.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for human rights and governance in Africa.

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