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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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