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Jeanne Shaheen: The bill that I filed on behalf of many of my colleagues makes it clear that if you violate basic human rights, don't…

On the recordDecember 13, 2011
The bill that I filed on behalf of many of my colleagues makes it clear that if you violate basic human rights, don't ask for the privilege to visit the United States.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the importance of denying visas to human rights violators.

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