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Chris Van Hollen: I think also some of our programming, which tries to address root causes of conflict, which can be traced to…

On the recordJune 22, 2022
I think also some of our programming, which tries to address root causes of conflict, which can be traced to exploitation of minerals in a nonsustainable and a nonaccountable, nontransparent way, if we can address that, that helps some of those local grievances
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of addressing root causes of conflict related to mineral exploitation.

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