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Barack Obama: “The Agreement advances U.S. national economic interests and meets the negotiating principles and objectives set out by…”

On the recordOctober 10, 2011
The Agreement advances U.S. national economic interests and meets the negotiating principles and objectives set out by Congress in the Trade Act of 2002.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3078 - United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

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