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On the recordFebruary 28, 2018
Without the navigation, there is no way. Grain would be spoiled on the ground, and our balance in trade would quickly go out the back door.
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John Boozman
Republican · Arkansas

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Boozman emphasizes the importance of navigation for agriculture and trade.

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