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Chris Coons: Entrenched African leaders contribute to corruption, to economic stagnation, to a lack of accountability, and an…

On the recordApril 17, 2012
Entrenched African leaders contribute to corruption, to economic stagnation, to a lack of accountability, and an inability of government to effectively represent and respond to the needs of people.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons discusses the negative impact of long-standing African leaders on governance.

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