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February 17, 2017

Elisa Massimino Testifying on Human Trafficking

Elisa Massimino, President and CEO of Human Rights First: Anyone who seeks to deprive traffickers of their ability to prey on vulnerable people cannot in good conscience slam the door on refugees.

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