On the recordFebruary 22, 2010
We were concerned, as we should be, given Nigeria's long history of military involvement that we did not want to see a return of the military to power in an unconstitutional way in Nigeria.
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congress.govWe were concerned, as we should be, given Nigeria's long history of military involvement that we did not want to see a return of the military to power in an unconstitutional way in Nigeria.
Feingold expresses concern over potential military return to power in Nigeria.
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