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Dianne Feinstein: The chilling effect on courage, I think, over time will be enormous.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The chilling effect on courage, I think, over time will be enormous.
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

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Feinstein warns that corporate influence will discourage lawmakers from taking bold actions.

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