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On the recordNovember 18, 2015
For victims, the toll of sex trafficking is measured in stolen childhoods and long-lasting trauma. For traffickers, it is measured in dollars, often a lot of dollars.
Said by
Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman highlights the severe impact of sex trafficking on victims compared to the profit for traffickers.

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