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On the recordMarch 13, 1996
Mr. Chairman, I would simply close by saying every time we have witnessed a terrorist act throughout this world, we can know that they have probably used counterfeit currency to fund their operations. Not only that, but drug smuggling money laundering, gun running, and the corruption of public officials throughout the world.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Discussing the implications of counterfeit currency in relation to terrorism and crime.

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