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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Uruguay has certainly been one of the leaders in our hemisphere working with President Obama to advance human rights issues.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin highlights Uruguay's leadership in human rights under President Obama.

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