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On the recordApril 19, 2023
the U.S. Government, the Biden administration, has spoken out strongly when other countries attempt to pass laws that clamp down on civil society, including through NGOs.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes U.S. opposition to laws restricting civil society.

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