On the recordOctober 5, 2009
we lack credibility when we, within our own Government, cannot stop violation of human rights on our border
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congress.govwe lack credibility when we, within our own Government, cannot stop violation of human rights on our border
Coburn emphasizes the inconsistency in U.S. human rights advocacy while failing to address abuses domestically.
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