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Tom Rice: I think our businesses can compete with anybody, but the government has got a noose of red tape around their neck.

On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
I think our businesses can compete with anybody, but the government has got a noose of red tape around their neck.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

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Rice emphasizes the need to reduce government regulations for businesses to thrive.

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