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Gregory Meeks: “South Africa's place of leadership on the continent of…”

Featuring: Gregory Meeks, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 5th Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 44:56

So if we're going to do this kind of amendment, let it reflect the true history of what has taken place. Let it reflect South Africa's place of leadership on the continent of Africa for the last 30 years. Let it reflect the spirit of those black South African citizens of coming back and being able to become presidents and governments headed by black South Africans when they've been forbidden to do it for such a long period of time. (44:56–45:03)

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Asserts that South Africa has been a leader on the African continent for the last 30 years.

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