Jeff Merkley said "Governments that fail to treat women equally prevent their countries from reaching their full potential." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 28, 2022

Governments that fail to treat women equally prevent their countries from reaching their full potential.

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Merkley discusses the importance of gender equality for national prosperity.

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