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

On the recordJune 7, 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
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez points out the importance of consular officers in cases of unjust detention.

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