On the recordJuly 11, 2017
It is just wrong that women anywhere are denied access to the same economic opportunities as men.
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congress.govIt is just wrong that women anywhere are denied access to the same economic opportunities as men.
Stressing the injustice of unequal economic opportunities for women.
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