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John Shimkus: So, I think most of the panelists have said, obviously, China's National Sword Program has been a wake-up call for all…

On the recordMarch 3, 2020
So, I think most of the panelists have said, obviously, China's National Sword Program has been a wake-up call for all of us to try to do a better job, get better material, source it better.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the impact of China's recycling policy on U.S. practices.

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