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Ed Markey: That is a pretty small investment for the United States to make in something that will serve the interests of business.

On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
That is a pretty small investment for the United States to make in something that will serve the interests of business.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for U.S. investment in international agreements to combat trafficking.

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