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Harry Reid: “Prior to September 11, the travel and tourism industry employed more than 18 million people, with an annual payroll of…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2002
Prior to September 11, the travel and tourism industry employed more than 18 million people, with an annual payroll of about $160 billion. The industry was the first, second, or third largest employer--I should say the most, not the largest employer, but the first, second, or third most important----
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the impact of September 11 on the travel and tourism industry.

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