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On the recordOctober 4, 2011
If confirmed, all three nominees for Africa will serve at an exciting, critical, and challenging time as we seek to deepen our economic ties and investments.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons discusses the significance of the nominees' roles in Africa.

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