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Bob Menendez Jr.: “When American citizens like Brittney Griner are detained or arrested unjustly abroad, consular officers are often the…”

On the recordJune 6, 2023
When American citizens like Brittney Griner are detained or arrested unjustly abroad, consular officers are often the first to visit them in prison.
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Bob Menendez Jr.
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez emphasizes the role of consular officers in supporting detained Americans.

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