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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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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval the Textile, Apparel, and Footwear Trade Act of 1990

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