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On the recordApril 22, 2015
Having the voices of survivors to help guide Federal policy, identify funding priorities, and offer technical assistance will improve our government's response to this horrific crime of modern day slavery.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

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Engel supports legislation to empower human trafficking survivors.

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