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Jeanne Shaheen: “I would hope that we would take every opportunity available to us to raise the issue of what is happening there and…”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I would hope that we would take every opportunity available to us to raise the issue of what is happening there and loudly demand that the world not allow this to continue.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen emphasizes the need to address human rights issues in Africa.

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