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George W. Bush: The costs to the economy become larger and more permanent the longer the ports remain closed.

On the recordOctober 6, 2002
The costs to the economy become larger and more permanent the longer the ports remain closed.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Fact Sheet: President Takes Action to Protect America's Economy and Jobs

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