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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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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline advocates for continued US support for UNFPA's efforts against female genital mutilation.

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