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Chris Smith: Kiir is a grave disappointment to everyone.

On the recordDecember 6, 2017
Kiir is a grave disappointment to everyone.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Expressing disappointment in South Sudan's leader Salva Kiir's record.

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