Ultimately, the primary architects of what peace, democracy, and development efforts look like must be the Somali people.
Chris Coons: “Ultimately, the primary architects of what peace, democracy, and development efforts look like must be the Somali…”
On the recordOctober 7, 2013
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Emphasizing the importance of Somali leadership in peace and development.
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