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Jeanne Shaheen: Roughly, 10 years ago, as everyone has discussed, you overcame the odds including from our own Democratic…

On the recordDecember 5, 2024
Roughly, 10 years ago, as everyone has discussed, you overcame the odds including from our own Democratic administration, President Obama, to pass the Magnitsky Act.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen acknowledges Cardin's role in passing the Magnitsky Act against human rights violations.

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