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On the recordMay 6, 2013
I think that the Congo has a really great opportunity in 2016 to show and start establishing a legacy of smooth transitions.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of a democratic transition in Congo for stability.

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