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Ed Markey: The African Growth and Opportunity Act has been an important component of the United States engagement in Africa for the…

On the recordApril 22, 2015
The African Growth and Opportunity Act has been an important component of the United States engagement in Africa for the last 15 years.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights AGOA's significance in U.S.-Africa relations over the past 15 years.

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