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Ed Markey: The Burkinabe people bravely demonstrated their commitment to democracy in 2014 by standing firm to stop ex-President…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The Burkinabe people bravely demonstrated their commitment to democracy in 2014 by standing firm to stop ex-President Campaore from undermining the constitution and extending his 27-year rule.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights Burkina Faso's commitment to democracy against authoritarianism.

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