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On the recordMarch 7, 2016
That is not progress. The Hispanic community in this country is growing and already represents 13 percent of the overall American population.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin highlights the lack of progress in Hispanic representation in the State Department.

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