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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
Colombia's desire and, in fact, ambition to become part of OECD, to join in a community of nations that believe in normative standards and are willing to prove that they are capable of it is a great sign that they are prepared to move forward.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine discusses Colombia's ambition to join the OECD as a positive development.

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