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Scott Garrett: The proposal before us is the resurrection of a bank that embodies the corruption of the free enterprise system. Yes, we…

On the recordMay 18, 2015
The proposal before us is the resurrection of a bank that embodies the corruption of the free enterprise system. Yes, we have the opportunity today to save capitalism from cronyism. Yes, we have the opportunity to protect the American taxpayer and the American Dream and to preserve free enterprise. We have the opportunity today to keep the Export-Import Bank out of business. We should take each of those opportunities.
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Scott Garrett
New Jersey

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Garrett criticizes the Export-Import Bank as corrupt and advocates for its closure.

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