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Chris Coons: I would be interested in your input, if I could--it is for my three questions here--first, about future planning, about…

On the recordAugust 2, 2011
I would be interested in your input, if I could--it is for my three questions here--first, about future planning, about how the United States can better assist the countries in the region, particularly here in the Horn of Africa, where the climactic conditions seem to be worsening.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons seeks input on U.S. assistance to the Horn of Africa amid worsening conditions.

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