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Roger Wicker: “We need to look at this what I call self-perpetuating cycle. When the dredging isn't there, fewer goods and less…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2013
We need to look at this what I call self-perpetuating cycle. When the dredging isn't there, fewer goods and less valuable goods come through.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker discusses the negative impact of inadequate dredging on port competitiveness.

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