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On the recordMay 6, 2013
I am really struck and discouraged by the fact that we are a signator but haven't ratified the U.N. Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine expresses frustration over the U.S. not ratifying a key women's rights convention.

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