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Wes Watkins: “Our legislation will create a permanent office at USTR to negotiate on behalf of America's farmers, ranchers and other…”

On the recordOctober 28, 1999
Our legislation will create a permanent office at USTR to negotiate on behalf of America's farmers, ranchers and other agricultural interests.
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Wes Watkins
Oklahoma
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congress.gov
Oct 28, 1999

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Details about the proposed legislation for agricultural representation.

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