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On the recordApril 17, 2013
We have to be very clear that for U.S. participation... there is an expectation that the countries will commit themselves to basic internationally recognized human rights.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin stresses the need for countries to commit to human rights for U.S. involvement.

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