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Jim DeMint: It would constitute a massive form of global welfare, courtesy of the American taxpayer.

On the recordMay 22, 2012
It would constitute a massive form of global welfare, courtesy of the American taxpayer.
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Jim DeMint
Republican · South Carolina

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DeMint argues the treaty would lead to unfair financial obligations for Americans.

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