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Chris Coons: The one North Star is economic growth.

On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
The one North Star is economic growth.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the importance of economic growth amid differing party priorities.

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