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Chris Murphy: “I just think that is important to point out, is that a decision to join yourselves with the European Union not only…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
I just think that is important to point out, is that a decision to join yourselves with the European Union not only opens yourself up to the benefit of that association, but does not foreclose your ability to continue to negotiate trade agreements with a multitude of other nations.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Joining the EU offers benefits and does not limit trade options.

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