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On the recordDecember 7, 2009
I take it, Judge, that the filing of a bankruptcy for many people, not solely for Federal judges, is somewhat of an embarrassing event for people. Is that a fair statement?
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff discusses the embarrassment associated with filing for bankruptcy.

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