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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
We have convened this hearing to understand how U.S. leadership can best be deployed to deal a mortal wound to modern slavery.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker explains the purpose of the hearing on modern slavery.

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