The most productive solution is for Congress to insist in its oversight role, and the Senate in focusing on appointments, that the Ambassador's position is filled and it is filled with someone with strong experience, vision and bureaucratic chops.
CdeBaca emphasizes the need for a qualified ambassador to combat trafficking effectively.
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