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On the recordMay 15, 2012
I almost don't need to give this opening statement. Mr. Westmoreland just spoke for me. Those are absolutely my concerns.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters agrees with Westmoreland's concerns regarding the FDIC's practices affecting small businesses.

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