"If we increase the number of H-1B visas that are available to U.S. companies, employment of U.S. nationals would likely grow as well. For instance, Microsoft has found that for every H-1B hire we make, we add on average four additional employees to support them in various capacities."
Bill Gates,
Testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology, US House of Representatives,
March 12, 2008.
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"Troubles With Trade Facilitation," featuring Daniel J. Ikenson, May 2, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:24]
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"Trade Dispute Chafes China," April 11, 2007 [MP3, 10:34]
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"The Decline of Antidumping Use," September 15, 2006 [MP3, 08:14]
"How to Agree to Disagree at Doha Trade Talks," June 21, 2006 [MP3, 06:13]
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