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On the recordJanuary 16, 2018
I have a general concern that environmental issues get very short shrift in trade negotiations.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting neglect of environmental issues in trade discussions.

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