On the recordMay 3, 1995
The gentleman is suggesting a very radical idea. He is suggesting the trade policy in America, and I think this year we have had $160 billion trade deficit.
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govinfo.govBernie Sanders: “The gentleman is suggesting a very radical idea. He is suggesting the trade policy in America, and I think this year we…”
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Discussing trade policy and the trade deficit during a House debate.
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