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George W. Bush: “The need for this trade agreement is too urgent and the stakes for national security are too high for Congress to waste…”

On the recordApril 10, 2008
The need for this trade agreement is too urgent and the stakes for national security are too high for Congress to waste time playing politics with this vote.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Setting the Record Straight: Critics of Colombia Trade Agreement Ignore Facts

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