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On the recordOctober 13, 2009
I do not believe that that trade deficit stems from a fair application of free-trade principles.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson criticizes the fairness of free trade principles related to the trade deficit.

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