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On the recordMay 21, 2013
We are concerned that some of the other functions, particularly in terms of their trade-related obligations where they can really play a key role in facilitating commerce, we are concerned that that is really getting short shrift.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden raises concerns about trade-related functions being overlooked.

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