On the recordMay 19, 2010
Congress has authorized the most aggressive miner protection laws in the history of the world--history of the universe.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govRobert Byrd: “Congress has authorized the most aggressive miner protection laws in the history of the world--history of the universe.”
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Byrd emphasizes the strength of miner protection laws despite enforcement issues.
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