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On the recordMay 6, 2013
Human trafficking, as we know, is a major issue throughout the Asia-Pacific, and Australia is working closely with our professionals at the Department of State and our law enforcement folks throughout the region to, hopefully, beat back an issue that we know has a human toll that is reprehensible.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Kaine emphasizes the seriousness of human trafficking in the Asia-Pacific region.

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