On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
We know that just sitting around blathering hasn't worked for 25 or 30 years, so we have to try something new.
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Robert E. Lighthizer
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congress.govWe know that just sitting around blathering hasn't worked for 25 or 30 years, so we have to try something new.
Lighthizer argues for new approaches to trade issues after years of ineffective discussions.
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