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Roger Wicker: “America's inland waterways, ports and flood control structures help drive domestic and global commerce, spur economic…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
America's inland waterways, ports and flood control structures help drive domestic and global commerce, spur economic development, and support millions of American jobs.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker emphasizes the importance of water infrastructure for commerce and job creation.

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