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Johnny Isakson: I hope Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria, who is the first successfully democratically elected Nigerian President with…

On the recordOctober 31, 2011
I hope Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria, who is the first successfully democratically elected Nigerian President with somewhat minimal violence taking place, will follow the role of President Mills and President Yayi in Cotonou.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson expresses hope for Nigeria's democratic progress under Jonathan's leadership.

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