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Chris Smith: It was a 37-year rule which sadly betrayed the post-colonial aspirations of freedom.

On the recordFebruary 27, 2018
It was a 37-year rule which sadly betrayed the post-colonial aspirations of freedom.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticizes Mugabe's rule for failing to fulfill the hopes of Zimbabweans.

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