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On the recordApril 22, 2015
my bipartisan amendment to prevent human trafficking includes important language to prohibit discrimination against homeless children. The language should be familiar to most Senators here. It is nearly identical to what we voted for overwhelmingly as part of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization 2 years ago. It shouldn't be controversial. We should reaffirm our commitment to nondiscrimination. All children--all children--deserve our protection. We should not be picking and choosing, saying: This child deserves protection, this one doesn't. They all deserve our protection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Apr 22, 2015

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