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On the recordMarch 31, 2008
I am deeply concerned by reports that the Bush administration is negotiating a normalization of relations with the Government of Sudan. This reckless and cynical initiative would reward a regime in Khartoum that has a record of failing to live up to its commitments.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama criticized the Bush administration's approach to Sudan normalization.

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