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On the recordMay 24, 2016
Human rights, I have been told by the leaders in the Obama administration, is one of the Obama administration's top priorities for advancing not just American ideals but our national security because it very much affects the stability of regimes and prevents the voids from being created that adds to radicalization.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of human rights for national security and stability.

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