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Chris Coons: We need to use our leverage to promote transparency within Congo.

On the recordApril 15, 2013
We need to use our leverage to promote transparency within Congo.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the need for U.S. leverage to support governance reforms in Congo.

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