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Bill Clinton: “This important measure will strengthen our economic partnership with these nations, lower trade barriers, help…”

On the recordMay 3, 2000
This important measure will strengthen our economic partnership with these nations, lower trade barriers, help developing nations to lift their people out of poverty, and create a more secure world.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on Africa and Caribbean Basin Trade Legislation

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