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John Kasich: “I think this trade agreement is vital. I mean, if I said this, the two most receprious (ph) opponents of the trade…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
I think this trade agreement is vital. I mean, if I said this, the two most receprious (ph) opponents of the trade agreement are Vladimir Putin, and Xi, one of the most oppressive leaders in the history of China. That, in and off itself, should tell you why this agreement is really important.
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John Kasich
Republican · Ohio

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John Kasich emphasizes the importance of the trade agreement and its opposition by key global leaders.

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