On the recordJune 15, 2015
To promote democracy and human rights and labor rights in the Asia-Pacific effectively, we have to stand up for those values.
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congress.govTo promote democracy and human rights and labor rights in the Asia-Pacific effectively, we have to stand up for those values.
Malinowski stresses the need for active U.S. support for democracy and human rights.
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