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On the recordMay 4, 2015
Respect for international labor rights must be a fundamental focus of any trade deal to ensure American workers are not disadvantaged in the global economy.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of labor rights in trade agreements for American workers.

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