We have preserved freedom of commerce while applying those rules and regulations necessary to protect the public against threats to our health and safety and to safeguard people and businesses from abuse.

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But, again, just to be totally straightforward about this -- the United States interest here is in the freedom of flow in commerce.

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"Public-sector unions have a guaranteed source of revenue you and me as taxpayers, " said Glenn Spencer, executive director of the Workforce Freedom Initiative at the Chamber of Commerce.

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