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Russ Feingold: I have been working on the issue of our relationship with Nigeria since 1993, including the days of Sunni Abacha and…

On the recordFebruary 22, 2010
I have been working on the issue of our relationship with Nigeria since 1993, including the days of Sunni Abacha and sometimes we've had to put enormous pressure, sometimes we've been able to reach out.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold reflects on his long-standing efforts regarding U.S.-Nigeria relations.

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