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Chris Smith: Today's hearing is intended to examine the challenges faced by the nations of Africa's Sahel region.

On the recordMay 20, 2013
Today's hearing is intended to examine the challenges faced by the nations of Africa's Sahel region.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith outlines the purpose of the hearing on Sahel region challenges.

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