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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
I actually am the author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, our landmark law in combatting sex and labor trafficking.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro highlights his role in creating significant anti-trafficking legislation.

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