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On the recordJune 24, 2014
We can't afford to give up 2 percent of our exports. We can't afford to give up half a percent of our exports.
Said by
Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the importance of U.S. exports amid trade deficits.

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