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Michael Bennet: Manufacturing is perceived, you know, like Charles Dickens portrayed it in his novels.

On the recordMay 12, 2009
Manufacturing is perceived, you know, like Charles Dickens portrayed it in his novels.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Comments on the negative perception of manufacturing in society.

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