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Ed Markey: Three of the nominees that we are going to be talking about... are looking at three of the most challenging countries in…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Three of the nominees that we are going to be talking about... are looking at three of the most challenging countries in sub-Saharan Government: Mali, South Sudan, and Somalia.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the challenges faced by nominees for ambassadorships in Africa.

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