On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Clearly, Africa has been and will remain a key priority for U.S. assistance.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “Clearly, Africa has been and will remain a key priority for U.S. assistance.”
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Obama emphasizes Africa's importance in U.S. foreign assistance.
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