Opening Statements

Rep. Christopher H. Smith, Chairman
[full text of opening statement]

Witnesses

Mr. Paul Fagan
Regional Director for Africa
International Republican Institute
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

Keith Jennings, Ph.D.
Senior Associate and Regional Director for Southern and East Africa
National Democratic Institute
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

Mr. Bill Sweeney
President and Chief Executive Officer
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]
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Hearing transcript (PDF)