Congo is a deeply resource-rich country, and if those resources can be properly channeled, developed, and exploited for the benefit of the people, this can truly be an engine of growth not just for the country but for the broader region.
On the recordMay 6, 2013
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Kaine discusses the potential of Congo's resources for regional growth.
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