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On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
It is essential that the leaders of the world's greatest democracy issue statements of support and solidarity and, where appropriate, condemnations when grave human rights abuses occur.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in human rights advocacy.

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