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Michelle Wu: “I also urge support for H.R. 1868. As I am frequently fond of saying, if you don't set standards for things, things…”

On the recordMay 3, 2007
I also urge support for H.R. 1868. As I am frequently fond of saying, if you don't set standards for things, things don't match up. If you can't measure things, it is not real from a technologic or economic perspective. The underlying legislation is crucial to America's competitiveness and our place in the world market.
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Michelle Wu
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Advocating for H.R. 1868 and its importance for standards and competitiveness.

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