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Mark Pocan: “It was first led by Special Envoy Randy Berry from 2015…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 44 with Jessica Stern

Published | Video Starts at 03:04

That position, so unique that only a handful existed around the world, led US Foreign policy to protect the queer community from violence and discrimination globally. It was first led by Special Envoy Randy Berry from 2015 until 2017, when Trump began his first presidential term. that position was then vacant until President Biden filled the position again in June of 2021 with a very exciting person. (03:04–03:07)

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Asserts that Randy Berry was the first special envoy for LGBTQ rights from 2015 to 2017.

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