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Johnny Isakson: “The jobs that will be lost in Africa that will end up going to China, Vietnam, and Thailand are disappointing…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2012
The jobs that will be lost in Africa that will end up going to China, Vietnam, and Thailand are disappointing tremendously.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Senator Isakson expresses concern over job losses in Africa due to competition.

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