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On the recordJune 20, 2011
the Commerce Secretary has got to be a strong advocate for trade and open markets for America's farmers and manufacturers.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for the Commerce Secretary to support trade for economic recovery.

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