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On the recordMay 25, 2011
I want to talk a little bit about human rights, basic rights, and labor rights, because one of the only times that we can get the attention of our government officials on international labor issues is when we have an agreement before us.
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Benjamin Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of labor rights in trade agreements.

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