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On the recordDecember 2, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You mentioned earlier, I believe it was Mr. Callahan, that we have 3 million children who are in child labor.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Green highlights the issue of child labor in the context of trafficking discussions.

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