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Ed Markey: It is a very important continent, and it is just exploding economically.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
It is a very important continent, and it is just exploding economically.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes Africa's economic growth and significance.

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