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Barack Obama: In support of these goals, and to ensure that our Nation is well-positioned to compete in an open, fair, and growing…

On the recordFebruary 18, 2014
In support of these goals, and to ensure that our Nation is well-positioned to compete in an open, fair, and growing world economy, the Federal Government must increase efforts to improve the technologies, policies, and other controls governing the movement of goods across our national borders.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Executive Order 13659—Streamlining the Export/Import Process for America's Businesses

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