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Jackie Speier: “Well, democracy is costly. I don't think we can use the argument that it is costly.”

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
Well, democracy is costly. I don't think we can use the argument that it is costly.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier emphasizes the importance of democracy over cost in enforcing laws against convicted retailers.

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