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Chris Coons: “We have an expectation that President Joseph Kabila will abide by the Congolese constitution, and not seek a third term.”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
We have an expectation that President Joseph Kabila will abide by the Congolese constitution, and not seek a third term.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the importance of Kabila respecting the constitution and not extending his presidency.

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