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Chris Smith: That is why we have introduced H. Res. 780, to press the Kabila government to avoid a situation in which he remains in…

On the recordJuly 13, 2016
That is why we have introduced H. Res. 780, to press the Kabila government to avoid a situation in which he remains in power indefinitely, contrary to the intent of his country's Constitution and the will of the people.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith discusses H. Res. 780 aimed at preventing Kabila from staying in power beyond constitutional limits.

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