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Charles Rangel: The President should have trade authority because 435 people cannot negotiate a trade agreement.

On the recordJanuary 12, 2015
The President should have trade authority because 435 people cannot negotiate a trade agreement.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Rangel advocates for presidential trade authority for effective negotiations.

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