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Chris Smith: Leahy should be reexamined, or else Nigeria will continue to look to countries like Pakistan for mentorship.

On the recordNovember 12, 2013
Leahy should be reexamined, or else Nigeria will continue to look to countries like Pakistan for mentorship.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith argues for reevaluating the Leahy Act to support Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram.

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