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Bob Menendez: the ability to engage not just with civil society, but with human rights activists and political dissidents languishing…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
the ability to engage not just with civil society, but with human rights activists and political dissidents languishing inside of their country to create the space that is necessary for the proper democratic process to take place is very important.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez emphasizes the importance of engaging with human rights activists in Nicaragua.

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