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Chris Coons: “Political reconciliation is absolutely essential. I think that all people who were involved in human rights abuses need…”

On the recordMay 18, 2011
Political reconciliation is absolutely essential. I think that all people who were involved in human rights abuses need to be brought to trial.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for accountability in post-crisis reconciliation efforts.

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