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Chris Smith: If the election results stand, the consequences will prove detrimental to democracy in Nicaragua.

On the recordNovember 30, 2011
If the election results stand, the consequences will prove detrimental to democracy in Nicaragua.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith warns of negative impacts on democracy if Ortega's election is accepted.

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