I actually am the author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, our landmark law in combatting sex and labor trafficking.
Joaquin Castro: “I actually am the author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, our landmark law in combatting sex and labor…”
On the recordApril 30, 2014
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Castro highlights his role in creating significant anti-trafficking legislation.
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