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Jeff Merkley: I feel strongly that if we want to build a safer, more competitive country, we can't give up on the need to invest right…

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I feel strongly that if we want to build a safer, more competitive country, we can't give up on the need to invest right here at home.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of investing in domestic priorities for national safety and competitiveness.

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