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On the recordJune 18, 1997
I just watched the statement today that, if this Tokyo plan goes through, all of our energy generating facilities just go right across the border to Mexico. They are excluded. So all our jobs will go down there. All our electricity will come from there because they are excluded and to the detriment of our people. So I couldn't compliment the Senator from West Virginia more. He has been diligent in this, and I compliment him. And I just hope I can follow his lead. So whatever he needs from me, let me know.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan
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Discussing the implications of the Tokyo plan on U.S. energy jobs and facilities.

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