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Adrian Smith: “When enforced, the Jones Act works as intended.”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
When enforced, the Jones Act works as intended.
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Adrian Smith
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Smith advocates for the enforcement of the Jones Act to support U.S. maritime operations.

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