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Bill Clinton: I don't think I could do that, but what I think I can do is to identify areas which are likely to be hurt and do more to…

On the recordMay 17, 1993
I don't think I could do that, but what I think I can do is to identify areas which are likely to be hurt and do more to direct Government investment there and other incentives to hire people back. And I would certainly do that. But I have to tell you, I think California will gain a lot more jobs than you'll lose if we have the right kind of trade agreement. Mexico is now our second biggest purchaser of manufactured products. California wins big on that. I think we will win more than we lose. But some will lose, and we need to have offsetting investments. I agree with that. Thank you. Moderator. Thank you very much, Mr. President. The people of San Diego thank you.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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