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On the recordMay 2, 2023
The United States seeks to promote peace, prosperity, and universal human rights through an international rules-based order grounded in freedom and respect for sovereignty.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen outlines U.S. goals in foreign policy, focusing on human rights and sovereignty.

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