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On the recordAugust 2, 2017
It does make money, but there are those in the Cabinet who have said from time to time they consider it controversial.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Senator Cantwell defends the Export/Import Bank's profitability despite some Cabinet opposition.

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