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Pat Toomey

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Patrick Toomey is a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, serving from 2011 to 2022. A member of the Republican Party, Toomey was known for his focus on fiscal conservatism, economic growth, and limited government. During his tenure, he served on several Senate committees, including the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, where he was involved in financial regulation and economic policy discussions.

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Jan 17, 2018

Foreign direct investment is a huge and hugely important engine for growth in the United States.

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Jan 17, 2018

I am very sympathetic with the goals of this legislation, but I do have some concern about unintended consequences.

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Jan 17, 2018

I worry that large powerful incumbent businesses might attempt to use CFIUS as a way to protect their status.

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Jan 16, 2018

I just want to urge you not to go down that road.

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Jan 16, 2018

I just want to urge you to do the important work of opening up markets to American exports, but do not punish American consumers.

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Jan 16, 2018

I think it is very likely that that change will show a significant reduction in the trade deficit.

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Nov 28, 2017

It is an honor for me to introduce Barry Myers before this Committee.

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Nov 28, 2017

I believe he will be able to increase effective communications between NOAA and the private sector and continue U.S. excellence in weather forecasting.

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Oct 31, 2017

Ex-Im Bank ends up picking winners and losers.

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Oct 31, 2017

In 2014, the CBO reported... they expect Ex-Im to lose $2 billion for taxpayers over the next 10 years.

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Oct 31, 2017

I have concerns at several levels. I think this is a very dubious proposition for taxpayers.

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Oct 31, 2017

The Ex-Im Bank is little more than a fund for corporate welfare.

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