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On the recordJuly 18, 2012
I rise this morning to express my support for the Russian accession to the WTO and for our need here in this Chamber and in Washington, D.C., to grant Russia PNTR status so that we can establish a strong, forward-looking trade relationship with Russia. Madam Speaker, it's simple. American trade opportunity, as represented by the Russian market, equals American job opportunity here on our soil, and I am proud to support this need to get PNTR trade status for Russia. I am also joined this morning by a good friend from North Dakota to whom I would like to yield, Mr. Berg.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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