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Charles E. Schumer: “Not so much to do this for the sake of the industry, but to do it for the sake of the economy of the country, which is…”

On the recordOctober 24, 2001
Not so much to do this for the sake of the industry, but to do it for the sake of the economy of the country, which is hanging in the balance.
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Charles E. Schumer
New York
Source
congress.gov
Oct 24, 2001

Editor's note · Context

Schumer stresses the importance of economic stability over industry interests.

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