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On the recordJuly 12, 2016
I am really concerned when I see the human rights groups and others denying individuals the opportunity to talk, et cetera.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

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Jeffries expresses concern about silencing individuals in discussions on human rights.

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