Sanctions are about making clear to the Congolese people that we will not help entrench strong men, but will always lend a helping hand to people working to build strong institutions and prosperous societies.
Ed Markey: “Sanctions are about making clear to the Congolese people that we will not help entrench strong men, but will always lend…”
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Markey discusses the purpose of sanctions in supporting democratic institutions.
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