Nothing prevents a man from understanding something so much that his livelihood depends upon him not understanding it.
Brad Sherman: “Nothing prevents a man from understanding something so much that his livelihood depends upon him not understanding it.”
On the recordJuly 18, 2012
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Sherman highlights the conflict of interest in trade policies affecting American workers.
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