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David Roe: And one of the things we did, I think, in the bill is extremely important, is to take the victims, not make them…

On the recordJuly 14, 2014
And one of the things we did, I think, in the bill is extremely important, is to take the victims, not make them criminals, but make them victims, and so they can turn themselves in and not be prosecuted.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of treating victims of trafficking as victims, not criminals.

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