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On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
I believe it is vital for the Secretary, for his deputies, for senior White House officials, including the President and Vice President, to meet publicly with dissidents and human rights activists.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine stresses the need for high-level officials to engage with dissidents and human rights activists.

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