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Brad Sherman: “This constitutes cryptocurrencies, an attempt, I hope unsuccessful, to transfer power from the United States Government…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2019
This constitutes cryptocurrencies, an attempt, I hope unsuccessful, to transfer power from the United States Government to sanctions evaders, terrorists, tax evaders, and drug dealers.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman expresses concern over cryptocurrencies undermining U.S. government authority.

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