On the recordApril 16, 2012
The fact that we have this Subcommittee is a testament to your leadership in making clear that civil and human rights are going to be a priority of the U.S. Senate.
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congress.govBen Cardin: “The fact that we have this Subcommittee is a testament to your leadership in making clear that civil and human rights…”
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Cardin praises Durbin's leadership on civil rights in the Senate.
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