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On the recordDecember 14, 2011
Today I call on both President Kabila and Mr. Tshisekedi to urge their supporters to resolve their disagreements peacefully.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin urges Congolese leaders to promote peaceful resolution of election disputes.

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