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Chris Coons: “I am concerned about China's projection of economic power into Africa--and also Iran's, frankly, and about the moves…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
I am concerned about China's projection of economic power into Africa--and also Iran's, frankly, and about the moves that Iran's been making to acquire nuclear weapons.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons expresses concern over China's influence in Africa and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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