We've been dependent on materials made in other countries for far too long, and I think it's important that we use this as an opportunity to invest in our economy, supply chains, and workforce, so we can lower costs for working folks and avoid this supply chain crunch happening again in the future.
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DeFazio emphasizes the need for domestic investment to reduce reliance on foreign materials.
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