On the recordMarch 25, 2019
When I meet with African leaders and they tell me they do not want to come because they cannot get a meeting with the president, I tell them they are missing out on the opportunity to meet with you.
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congress.govWhen I meet with African leaders and they tell me they do not want to come because they cannot get a meeting with the president, I tell them they are missing out on the opportunity to meet with you.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield encourages African leaders to engage with Congress despite presidential meeting challenges.
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