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On the recordJanuary 14, 2014
At the end of the day, resolving this crisis is first and foremost the responsibility of the South Sudanese. Leaders must put their country first.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Steny Hoyer stressed the importance of South Sudanese leadership in resolving their crisis.

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