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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
I commit, if confirmed, to defending the human rights of all individuals in Benin, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes commitment to human rights for all in Benin.

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