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On the recordMay 10, 2022
I would argue that the allegation that what is happening in terms of the manufacturing process in Southeast Asia is minor or insignificant, is just facially not true.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii
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Schatz disputes claims about Southeast Asia's manufacturing impact.

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