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Patty Murray: “I feel very strongly that our Washington State farmers and our families should not be punished for a diplomatic dispute…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
I feel very strongly that our Washington State farmers and our families should not be punished for a diplomatic dispute they had nothing to do with.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray emphasizes the negative impact of tariffs on Washington State farmers due to diplomatic issues.

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