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Chris Coons: “The passions of the people of Cote d'Ivoire, in response to many acts of violence and many humanitarian abuses, are…”

On the recordMay 18, 2011
The passions of the people of Cote d'Ivoire, in response to many acts of violence and many humanitarian abuses, are going to be a very real challenge for reconciliation.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the challenges of reconciliation due to public passions and violence in Cote d'Ivoire.

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