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Chris Coons: Africa is a continent of tremendous strategic importance to the United States and the world.

On the recordApril 4, 2011
Africa is a continent of tremendous strategic importance to the United States and the world.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes Africa's strategic significance.

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