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Harry Reid: “You are aware, of course--that is why you are here--of ``the loss of work to other countries, while painful in the short…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2004
You are aware, of course--that is why you are here--of ``the loss of work to other countries, while painful in the short term, will enrich the economy, his report to Congress says.'' This is the man who succeeded Lawrence Lindsey, who had such a great career in the Federal Government. You are familiar with Lawrence Lindsey, are you not?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing economic reports and job loss during a Senate floor debate.

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