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On the recordOctober 4, 1990
It is incumbent upon the United States to aid them in their efforts to develop legitimate trading opportunities for their people.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation on Trade Preference for Andean Countries

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