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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
Do you all agree that the worst thing a lender can do is overload anyone but especially a young servicemember, 19, 20, 21 years of age with debt they cannot carry?
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby emphasizes the dangers of excessive debt for young servicemembers.

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