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Gary Peters: “I am particularly pleased as well with the comments that you made in regard to a question from one of my colleagues here…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
I am particularly pleased as well with the comments that you made in regard to a question from one of my colleagues here related to TPP and the impact that the TPP would have on the auto industry, a very negative impact, in particular, with the suppliers in that industry. It would have had a devastating impact on jobs.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Peters expresses concern about TPP's negative effects on the auto industry and job losses.

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