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Jon Tester: “It does not behoove this Administration and it surely doesn't behoove our economy not to have those ports open”

On the recordMarch 29, 2023
It does not behoove this Administration and it surely doesn't behoove our economy not to have those ports open
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana

Editor's note · Context

Tester emphasizes the importance of keeping ports open for the economy.

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