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On the recordJune 17, 2013
They are going to be sending their money to us, which will help across the board in our balance of payment, our trade, on our revenues to our country providing the services, especially in a sequestration.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus discusses the economic benefits of exporting fossil fuels.

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