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On the recordJune 13, 2016
Clearly, it is in our interest to have a growing economy. It is necessary, if we are going to see growth going back to 3.5 or 4 percent, to open up these markets for American producers, American manufacturers.
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Charles Boustany
Republican · Louisiana

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Boustany argues that opening markets is essential for U.S. economic growth.

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