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Jeanne Shaheen: “I agree with your opening statement that the United States has an important role to play in the world, not just standing…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
I agree with your opening statement that the United States has an important role to play in the world, not just standing up for our interests and values but also for democracy, for press freedom, for human rights, for rule of law.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen emphasizes the U.S. role in promoting democracy and human rights globally.

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