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Charles Rangel: Conversely, a lack of trade benefits will postpone the prosperity of our region, and our democratic institutions could…

On the recordNovember 1, 1999
Conversely, a lack of trade benefits will postpone the prosperity of our region, and our democratic institutions could be threatened if governments fail to meet the expectations of the people.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York
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congress.gov
Nov 1, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Warning about the risks of not passing trade benefits.

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