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Chris Coons: We . . . recognize that an African-led, multinational force, supported by the international community, may be necessary…

On the recordDecember 4, 2012
We . . . recognize that an African-led, multinational force, supported by the international community, may be necessary to assist the Malians to dislodge extremists from the north.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons acknowledges the need for an African-led force to combat extremists in Mali.

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