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DAVID RIVERA: “While we are languishing in our commitment and dedication to free trade with these countries, the European Union and…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011
While we are languishing in our commitment and dedication to free trade with these countries, the European Union and Canada have been promoting it quite vigorously.
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DAVID RIVERA
Florida

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Rivera points out that other countries are advancing free trade with Colombia while the U.S. is lagging.

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