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On the recordFebruary 2, 2011
Like Senator Lautenberg's home State, mine, Louisiana, owes a significant number and portion of very good-paying jobs to this industry.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter emphasizes the economic importance of the chemical industry to Louisiana.

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