So what I put together here is a bill that Senator Coons has joined me on to talk about how we can improve our exports to Africa and our business in Africa and investments in Africa.
On the recordOctober 31, 2011
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Durbin discusses collaboration with Coons on a bill for improving U.S. exports and investments in Africa.
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