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Roger Noriega: I think we need to recognize that the purpose of the United States is not to sell rice and soybeans.

On the recordJune 19, 2018
I think we need to recognize that the purpose of the United States is not to sell rice and soybeans.
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Roger Noriega

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes U.S. purpose to promote democracy and human rights, not just trade.

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