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RUSS CARNAHAN: to empower half of the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
to empower half of the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity.
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RUSS CARNAHAN
Missouri

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Carnahan commends the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security.

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