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John Kerry: The United States has given up the continent of Africa. China comes in with concessional loans--forgiveness loans--with…

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
The United States has given up the continent of Africa. China comes in with concessional loans--forgiveness loans--with the understanding they're going to build our infrastructure.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry highlights China's growing influence in Africa due to U.S. inaction.

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