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On the recordMay 1, 1991
I don't know about individual companies, but our dealing with the trade organizations has gotten strong support from the small business groups--National Federation of Independent Businesses, and other groups as well. And so our dealings, at least the White House dealings, have mainly been with these organizations that represent the smaller businesses. But perhaps our trade negotiators themselves have been in touch with individuals. I just don't know. I know when we were in Mexico we met with some Mexican business people and American business people. Some of them were very large businesses, but there were some small businesses involved there, and we got their input. But whether there's a concerted effort to approach all these companies, I'd have to leave that to the Departments to give you the answer. Mexico-U.S. Relations
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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