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Hillary Clinton: We would eliminate this frequently heard excuse by opponents of women's rights in many countries by ratifying this…

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
We would eliminate this frequently heard excuse by opponents of women's rights in many countries by ratifying this important treaty.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for the ratification of a treaty to support women's rights globally.

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