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On the recordJune 24, 2009
The message when we pass this--and I certainly hope that we will pass this--is that America has made a priority protecting people from violence because of diversity.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of protecting diverse groups from violence.

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