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“What is most heartbreaking to me is the young women who don't report [being raped] because they were drinking, and they feel like it was their fault that they were drinking. I mean, that is so common.”

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Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Missouri. Born on July 24, 1953, McCaskill is recognized for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and veterans' rights during her tenure in the Senate. more

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