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On the recordJune 17, 2010
In South Korea, it is the same story. And I could go on and on through each agreement and show that what they are about is bringing tariffs down for our products that we are paying today. Well, I have given this speech now I think twice on the floor of the Senate and a number of times as I have been out and talked to people across this country. I hope this is the last time I need to come here to advocate just to give us a vote. My hope is the administration will send these agreements to the Congress for action.
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Mike Johanns
Republican · Alaska
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govinfo.gov
Jun 17, 2010

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The speaker is advocating for trade agreements with South Korea and urging the administration to send them to Congress.

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