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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
We need to have a clear conversation as to carrying out what you just said--one of the major factors is to advance American values.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin stresses the importance of advancing human rights in decision-making.

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