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On the recordJanuary 24, 2011
Make It In America is about succeeding in America, making it. There are a lot of Americans who are not sure that they, or at least their children, are going to make it. Americans overwhelmingly respond that their belief is in order for us to continue to be the great economic engine for opportunity in this country, it will be necessary for us to continue to make things in this country. To make it in America, whatever 'it' is. In addition to that, to grow things in America, as we do so well, and sell them not only domestically but around the world. That's the President's focus on doubling our exports. He knows, as we know, that if we are not making things, the possibility of doubling our exports is zero. I believe that people around the world respect and want to buy American products. Unfortunately, we are not making as many products as we used to.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jan 24, 2011

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Hoyer discusses the importance of manufacturing and economic opportunity in America.

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