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Gary Locke: I believe in fair trade, and I believe that if we don't have environmental, health and human safety standards... we are…

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I believe in fair trade, and I believe that if we don't have environmental, health and human safety standards... we are putting American workers at a competitive disadvantage.
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Gary Locke

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Locke emphasizes the importance of fair trade and enforcing standards to protect American workers.

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