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On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
We do not disagree with that, but it reminds me of people who complain that we should not try to stop wars because we cannot stop all wars or we should not fight for human rights because we cannot end all human rights abuses.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of making progress in human rights despite challenges.

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