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Chris Coons: I think to the extent that the situation at home permits them to do that we need to encourage them to keep up that proud…

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I think to the extent that the situation at home permits them to do that we need to encourage them to keep up that proud history.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the importance of Nigeria's peacekeeping history.

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