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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
If there is not a corresponding increase in jobs and economic opportunities to accompany this increase in population, then we are in trouble.
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Todd Young
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Senator Young warns of potential crises due to population growth in Africa without job creation.

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