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Marcy Kaptur: “The education of girls has been a key priority for us, and I would really appreciate the opportunity to do more.”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
The education of girls has been a key priority for us, and I would really appreciate the opportunity to do more.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Emphasizing the importance of girls' education in Afghanistan.

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