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Leon Panetta: The ability of these other countries to develop trade with us, to develop their economies creates greater stability…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The ability of these other countries to develop trade with us, to develop their economies creates greater stability within those countries.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta links economic development to national security and stability in partner nations.

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