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On the recordJuly 25, 2017
It is up to Congress to draw attention to the plight of the South Sudanese people as the warring parties continue to place their interests above their citizens.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Flake emphasizes Congress's role in addressing the South Sudan crisis.

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