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Mike Johanns: “I believe it is time we stop watching other countries make the moves that have been teed up for this country for about 5…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2011
I believe it is time we stop watching other countries make the moves that have been teed up for this country for about 5 years. Implementing the agreement would increase U.S. exports by more than $1/2 billion annually and create almost 4,000 much needed jobs in the United States. Simply stated, passing this agreement would help to improve our economy.
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Mike Johanns
Republican · Alaska
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govinfo.gov
Feb 7, 2011

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The speaker addresses the importance of the U.S.-Colombia trade agreement and its potential economic benefits.

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