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On the recordJuly 22, 2014
I thank you, Ms. Kaptur, for bringing to our attention ways in which we can actually do something. It may seem small, but we get thousands and thousands of people coming through the gift shop here at the Visitor Center, can they find something made in America. They ought to be able to. I like your bill, and it will send a message, a message to us, because we will set the policy. If we set that policy right, we can grow the American middle class, jump-start the American middle class, and give the working men and women a real opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this society. I noticed while you were chatting a colleague of mine who often shares this hour, Mr. Tonko from New York. Thank you for joining us once again. We were here last week, weren't we?
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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