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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I look forward to hearing from today's nominees about how diplomatic engagement can help build positive economic and political trends in Benin and Togo.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Flake expresses interest in nominees discussing diplomatic engagement's impact on economic and political trends.

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