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Chris Coons: “I think it is a good example of where U.S. influence and leverage played a very positive role.”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
I think it is a good example of where U.S. influence and leverage played a very positive role.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons highlights the positive impact of U.S. influence in Senegal's government actions.

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