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Chris Smith: U.S. companies can benefit from an expanding African market of businesses and consumers, and increased American…

On the recordApril 16, 2012
U.S. companies can benefit from an expanding African market of businesses and consumers, and increased American production will create new, sustainable jobs.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the potential economic benefits of increased U.S. exports to Africa.

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