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On the recordJune 19, 2018
It has been my experience in these countries that they would prefer to do business with us, and they would prefer to have a closer relationship if possible.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Flake emphasizes the preference of African countries for U.S. business relations over China's.

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