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Gerry Connolly: the United States always has been a beacon for human rights and human freedom, and we should continue to do so.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
the United States always has been a beacon for human rights and human freedom, and we should continue to do so.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes the U.S. role in promoting human rights globally.

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