On the recordOctober 4, 1990
This highly protectionist bill would damage the national economy, increase already artificially high costs to consumers of several basic goods, and abrogate our international agreements.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThis highly protectionist bill would damage the national economy, increase already artificially high costs to consumers of several basic goods, and abrogate our international agreements.
Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval the Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Trade Act of 1990
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