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Chris Smith: If the United States Government could encourage American colleges and universities to become more engaged with their…

On the recordJune 19, 2013
If the United States Government could encourage American colleges and universities to become more engaged with their Ethiopian counterparts, there's the prospect over the long term of considerable return both in terms of consolidating the cultural and political bonds between our countries and people as well as advancing democratic and human development.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the importance of U.S. engagement with Ethiopian educational institutions for mutual benefits.

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