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On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
I have to run to another meeting, but I just want to say in general, in this industry and elsewhere, we have benefited where the government treads as lightly as possible and lets the private sector innovate as long as there is competition.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona
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Flake emphasizes the importance of minimal government intervention for innovation.

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