I will take 1 minute and then conclude. I wish to thank Senators Portman, Cornyn, and Barrasso for this. We will be hearing often from Republicans who want to make clear what we are for as well as what we are against, and I thank the Senator from Ohio for his leadership. I wonder if, in the last 30 seconds or so, he wants to focus on trade and jobs, which has been his specialty.
On the recordMay 4, 2011
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Heidi Alexander
Labour Party
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