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Gregory Meeks: I am wondering, going back to the conversation that we were just having and oftentimes Colombia is a subject matter…

On the recordJune 18, 2013
I am wondering, going back to the conversation that we were just having and oftentimes Colombia is a subject matter which we bring up, now, it seems to me maybe one of the fundamental differences has been, and you tell me, is leadership, from the top going down getting the word out that I want transparency.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Highlighting the importance of leadership in promoting transparency in governance.

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