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John Sifton: I think it wouldn't be correct to assume that the U.S. Government doesn't raise human rights issues outside of this…

On the recordApril 10, 2013
I think it wouldn't be correct to assume that the U.S. Government doesn't raise human rights issues outside of this dialogue.
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John Sifton

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Clarifies that the U.S. does address human rights issues beyond formal dialogues.

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