On the recordMay 30, 2023
I think we could have put a much brighter spotlight on human rights and on our values on these areas than I see in the budget you submitted.
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congress.govI think we could have put a much brighter spotlight on human rights and on our values on these areas than I see in the budget you submitted.
Cardin emphasizes the need for a stronger focus on human rights in foreign policy.
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