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On the recordMay 25, 2011
I want to give the last word to Ms. Lee, but I just think we have to have this iron-clad, and it has to be signed into law so we do not play Russian roulette with the well-being of those workers who deserve those protections.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden emphasizes the need for strong protections for workers in trade agreements.

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