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Chris Van Hollen: I hope we can work on a bipartisan basis to expedite this process because, as you indicated, it is like fighting with…

On the recordMay 9, 2018
I hope we can work on a bipartisan basis to expedite this process because, as you indicated, it is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back when you do not have a functioning EXIM Bank.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the need for a functioning EXIM Bank for effective competition.

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