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On the recordJune 17, 2013
I do think that the United States could use its diplomatic and other influence, particularly working with our like-minded allies, to try to squeeze the diamond centers that are purchasing these diamonds and enabling the violence and repression in Zimbabwe quite directly.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the need for U.S. diplomatic influence to address violence in Zimbabwe.

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