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Danny Davis: “I would also agree with my colleagues who have suggested that if we can spend much of our time, energy, and effort…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2003
I would also agree with my colleagues who have suggested that if we can spend much of our time, energy, and effort trying to make sure that there is a world order with peace and security, then the African continent is one of those places where our resources and our efforts are needed most. Yes, I am in agreement that we need to intervene in Liberia, and we need to do it immediately. We need to do it now. We need to make sure that there are peacekeeping forces.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for intervention in Liberia during a debate on African stability.

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