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Chris Dodd: “I think shipping jobs away, destroying the manufacturing base and human capital investment that makes it possible in the…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2004
I think shipping jobs away, destroying the manufacturing base and human capital investment that makes it possible in the 21st century for us to be competitive in a global economy is the wrong way to proceed. I understand there are those who disagree with me on that. If they do, come down and vote no. It is that simple, and the Senate can speak on this issue.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the implications of outsourcing jobs during Senate debate.

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