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On the recordOctober 28, 1999
The only outcome of having negotiating power and a negotiating round is to reduce the tariffs of other people.
Said by
Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of negotiating power in trade agreements.

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