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Beto O'Rourke: “We have more than 6 million people whose jobs are directly dependent on the secure flow of trade that crosses our ports…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
We have more than 6 million people whose jobs are directly dependent on the secure flow of trade that crosses our ports of entry.
Said by
Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke highlights the economic impact of secure trade on jobs.

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