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Thomas Foglietta: “I think if the gentleman reads the question, he will find that the Constitution calls upon the Congress to promote the…”

On the recordJuly 30, 1997
I think if the gentleman reads the question, he will find that the Constitution calls upon the Congress to promote the general welfare of this Nation. I think by increasing trade and creating jobs, we are promoting the general welfare of our Nation.
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Thomas Foglietta
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the role of Congress in promoting the general welfare through trade and job creation.

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