IMPACT OF LIBERIA ELECTION ON WEST AFRICA:DR. J. PETER PHAM From: Congressional Testimony | Date: February 8, 2006 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Congressional Testimony

02-08-2006

Statement of Dr. J. Peter Pham Director The Nelson Institute for International
and Public Affairs James Madison University Committee on House International
Relations Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights, and International
Operations February 8, 2006 Mr. Chairman and Distinguished Members of the
Subcommittee: I am honored and pleased to be invited to testify before
today on the impact of Liberia`s recent e...

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