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On the recordOctober 31, 2011
the United States isn't just ceding its potential economic leadership in Africa to China, it may be ceding its political and moral leadership there as well.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Editor's note · Context

Coons expresses concern over U.S. leadership in Africa being undermined by China's influence.

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