On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
With respect to human rights situations inside China, these are the numbers that I received from my staff, from the State Department's report on human rights.
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congress.govWith respect to human rights situations inside China, these are the numbers that I received from my staff, from the State Department's report on human rights.
Webb discusses human rights violations in China based on State Department data.
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