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John Garamendi: “If America is going to continue to be a leader in the global economy, then we must act like economic leaders.”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
If America is going to continue to be a leader in the global economy, then we must act like economic leaders.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for strategic investments to maintain economic leadership.

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