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Bernie Moreno: “Now that facility sits basically idle.”

Featuring: Bernie Moreno, Republican | U.S. Senate, Ohio

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Senate Debate on Small Business Tariff Exemptions: Edward Markey vs. Bernie Moreno

Published | Video Starts at 14:34

Devastation, devastation rate In Lordstown, Ohio, we once had a General Motors facility that employed 10,000 people. Six million square feet, made the highest quality products of any facility in America. Production was shifted to Mexico. Now that facility sits basically idle. What was the impact of the small businesses in Lordstown, Ohio? Total and complete devastation. So while I appreciate my colleague's desire, I really, really do. (14:34–14:37)

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