12/12/2011
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"Thank you, Chairman Schatz and Ranking Member Scott for holding this important hearing on strategies to bring more tourists to the United States."
"Tourists, particularly those from international markets, have a huge positive impact on our local and national economy."
"Prepared statement of Hon. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator from Minnesota."
"In 2012, international tourists added nearly $130 billion to the U.S. economy and generated more than $19 billion in federal, state and local tax revenue."