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Chuck Schumer: “I think my colleagues ought to hear that, that while it's important of course that we pay attention to competition in…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
I think my colleagues ought to hear that, that while it's important of course that we pay attention to competition in the high-tech sector--I agree with you, Senator Lee, that that's the best way to get growth--it's also important we focus on growth and investment and jobs.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the need to balance competition with growth and job creation.

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