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Mark Begich: “U.S. consumption boosts economic stability in these countries, as this is a fundamental exercise of international…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
U.S. consumption boosts economic stability in these countries, as this is a fundamental exercise of international commerce providing economic benefit to a lengthy supply and consumer chain.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Arguing that U.S. energy consumption supports stability in producing countries.

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