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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordMarch 28, 2012
I am pleased to chair this hearing of the African Affairs Subcommittee, which will focus on Nigeria and pressing issues of security, governance, and trade.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons introduces the hearing on Nigeria's security and governance issues.

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