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Ed Royce: “there are many reasons why what the majority is doing today is gravely harmful to our security. Colombia is a close ally…”

On the recordApril 10, 2008
there are many reasons why what the majority is doing today is gravely harmful to our security. Colombia is a close ally under siege. And as The Washington Post points out today: ``Score this action as a boost to Venezuela's agenda of destabilizing democracy in Colombia.'' By all accounts, the Colombian agreement is a big plus for American exports and American employment. What the majority is doing is giving near free-market access to Colombia and taking nothing for our workers. This agreement would cut tariffs 80 percent on U.S. beef, and 15 percent on U.S.-tractors.
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Ed Royce
Republican · California
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Discussing the implications of a trade agreement with Colombia during a House floor debate.

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