05/12/2009
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"By attracting more visitors, Brand USA enhances U.S. economic growth, creates jobs, and advances public diplomacy--all at no cost to taxpayers."
"I urge you to co-sponsor H.R. 4450/S. 2250--the Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014."
"The cost is underwritten jointly by private sector contributions."
"Brand USA authorization goes through September of next year, and it is very important that it be reauthorized."