Fulfilling Treaty Obligations and Protecting Americans Abroad

Testimony by John B. Bellinger III

July 27, 2011

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John B. Bellinger III testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the practical benefits that enactment of the Consular Notification Compliance Act of 2011 will have for Americans who are detained and imprisoned by other countries.

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