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Brian Schatz: “Our mission is to increase international visitation to and spend in the United States in order to create jobs, grow…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
Our mission is to increase international visitation to and spend in the United States in order to create jobs, grow exports and fuel the U.S. economy.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Schatz outlines Brand USA's mission to boost the economy through international travel.

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