Barack Obama actually said...

this is going to be a good time for us to consult closely with Congress about ending the application of Jackson-Vanik to Russia, so that the U.S. businesses can take advantage of Russia's membership in the WTO, and we can expand commerce and create jobs here in the United States.

Context

Obama emphasizes the need for Congress to end Jackson-Vanik for U.S. businesses to benefit from WTO.

12/13/2011

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