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On the recordMarch 20, 2013
As you generate precious metals, copper, gold, and I think, I don't know who stated that those are for use and for the industries as they grow here in that country, what is a ratio of export versus keeping the product domestic?
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva questions the balance between domestic use and export of precious metals.

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