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On the recordDecember 2, 2010
The government cannot take up positions against business, investment, wealth creation, domestic oil, gas, and coal production, and free trade and then expect the economy to grow.
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Kevin Brady
Republican · Texas

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Assertion that government policies are hindering economic growth.

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