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George W. Bush: There is now a broad consensus that open trade and international investment are the surest and fastest way for Africa to…

On the recordMay 15, 2001
There is now a broad consensus that open trade and international investment are the surest and fastest way for Africa to make progress.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Announcing the United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum

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