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On the recordMay 12, 2009
One out of every 10 American jobs depends on exports, which in 2008 generated $1.8 trillion in U.S. business revenue.
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Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

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Nelson highlights the significance of exports for American jobs and the economy.

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