On the recordMay 24, 2011
We don't want to leave $1 billion or $2 billion or $3 billion on the table when it can be collected and contribute to our effort and the great challenge that is before this Congress today.
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congress.govWe don't want to leave $1 billion or $2 billion or $3 billion on the table when it can be collected and contribute to our effort and the great challenge that is before this Congress today.
Highlighting the importance of collecting uncollected duties for budgetary purposes.
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