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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
I think the only way that we will begin to be viewed more seriously is if we start moving legislation here in this Congress that has more teeth.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed suggests that stronger legislation is needed for serious negotiations with China.

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