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Mike Levin: I am sorry I did not have an opportunity to hear all of Senator Carper's words, but I think I understand enough to know…

On the recordOctober 2, 2001
I am sorry I did not have an opportunity to hear all of Senator Carper's words, but I think I understand enough to know what he has indicated, that apparently there has been now a statement from the DOD to the FTC on this matter. If so, that was the purpose of the Torricelli amendment which was supported, I believe, by the Senator from Delaware and one other Senator.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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Discussing the Torricelli amendment and its implications during Senate floor debate.

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