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Chris Coons: Both of us come out of the private sector, come from States that are known for their economic dynamism, and are grateful…

On the recordJune 27, 2012
Both of us come out of the private sector, come from States that are known for their economic dynamism, and are grateful for the opportunity to engage in our home States with the diaspora community, with our private sectors, with those who can take advantage of a trade.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the importance of trade for economic growth in their states.

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