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On the recordMay 19, 2015
I mean, we all know we are making ourselves less competitive by not doing what we can to strike down these barriers to our exports.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need for trade agreements to enhance U.S. competitiveness.

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