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On the recordApril 15, 2015
It would be a shame for the continent of Africa to suffer because one participant on the continent just refused to cooperate.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson emphasizes the negative impact on Africa due to South Africa's non-cooperation in trade negotiations.

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