Dick Durbin said "we must gain, I believe, a better understanding of China's role and motives and take steps to ensure the United States is not missing out on critical opportunities in Africa." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 31, 2011

we must gain, I believe, a better understanding of China's role and motives and take steps to ensure the United States is not missing out on critical opportunities in Africa.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin calls for better understanding of China to seize opportunities in Africa.

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