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On the recordDecember 17, 2013
Can you assure us that we will insist upon minimum standards in this agreement and that--worse than failing in TPP would be to negotiate an agreement that does not meet minimum standards.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin emphasizes the importance of minimum standards in trade agreements.

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