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Chris Coons: “It would clearly be inconsistent and incompatible with a credible process and a democratic transfer of power if…”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
It would clearly be inconsistent and incompatible with a credible process and a democratic transfer of power if President Kabila were to join the race as a candidate.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons warns against Kabila running for re-election, stressing the need for a credible democratic process.

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