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Chris Coons: I do not believe that--I think the point is we should take the long view here and not be mercantilist about individual…

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I do not believe that--I think the point is we should take the long view here and not be mercantilist about individual political deals.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of long-term values over short-term political deals.

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