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Chris Coons: “Do you agree the United States should not relieve sanctions on Zimbabwe until the Government takes concrete actions to…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
Do you agree the United States should not relieve sanctions on Zimbabwe until the Government takes concrete actions to demonstrate its respect for human rights, its commitment to free and fair elections, and to pursuing genuine anti-corruption measures and a rules-based economy?
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the need for concrete actions from Zimbabwe before lifting sanctions.

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