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On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
The people of eastern Congo, particularly the women of eastern Congo, have to believe that the military is there for them, not to be an opportunity for abusing them.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold emphasizes the need for trust in military protection for women in eastern Congo.

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