On the recordOctober 4, 2011
My amendment would allow the United States to continue supporting UNFPA in their critical efforts to end the practice of female genital cutting.
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congress.govMy amendment would allow the United States to continue supporting UNFPA in their critical efforts to end the practice of female genital cutting.
Cicilline advocates for continued US support for UNFPA's efforts against female genital mutilation.
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