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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
Would that have a good effect on American morale? Should we ask our troops to die while our corporations make money and our consumers buy Chinese goods?
Said by
Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman questions the impact of corporate profits from China on troop morale during conflict.

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