U.S. Envoy Asks For International Support in Sudan

The President’s Special Envoy for Sudan General Scott Gration told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday that an international effort must be implemented in order to guarantee peace, accountability and security for Darfur as Sudan prepares for an independence referendum in 2011. (0:22)

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U.S. Envoy Says Sudan Must Focus On Upcoming Referendum

General Scott Gration, the President’s Special Envoy for Sudan, says that Sudan must focus on the upcoming referendum during an appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday. Gration says lessons need to be learned from Sudan's recent elections.

"We have to take the lessons from the elections, and turn them into solutions for the referendum," Gration explains. (0:13)
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Planning And Prevention Is Critical In Sudan, Says Sen. Kerry

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) stresses the need for contingency planning in Sudan to prepare for possible challenges that may arise during a hearing Wednesday.

"This is the moment for contingency planning," Kerry explains. (0:16)
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