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Chris Coons: “Nobody believes that the goal of missions like MONUSCO is to stay in the country forever.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
Nobody believes that the goal of missions like MONUSCO is to stay in the country forever.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the need for a defined withdrawal strategy for missions.

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