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Ron Wyden: “With 21st century trade agreements, tough enforcement also needs to hold foreign governments accountable for commitments…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
With 21st century trade agreements, tough enforcement also needs to hold foreign governments accountable for commitments to uphold strong labor rights and environmental protections.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Stresses the need for accountability in trade agreements regarding labor and environmental standards.

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