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On the recordNovember 19, 2013
I would point out what is a little bit confounding is that on page 10 it shows, for example, that our agricultural exports have actually increased at the same time.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Castro highlights the paradox of increasing agricultural exports alongside a growing trade deficit.

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