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On the recordDecember 14, 2011
I insist that Congolese authorities must now engage in a thorough and transparent review of the results.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the need for a transparent review of the Congolese election results.

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