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Chris Dodd: “But when Senator Sanders gets involved with something, you better believe he does it with a great deal of conviction and…”

On the recordMay 6, 2010
But when Senator Sanders gets involved with something, you better believe he does it with a great deal of conviction and passion and purpose. I am a cosponsor of this amendment he has just modified. I think it is absolutely correct. On the transparency issues, there are no excuses. When as much American taxpayer money has been exposed as has been, we have the right to know where it is going and who is involved in it. There was a concern about whether the independence of the Fed would be compromised. He has guaranteed in his language that is no longer an issue whatsoever. I thank him for it. It is a great amendment.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut
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May 6, 2010

Editor's note · Context

Dodd expresses support for an amendment related to transparency in government spending.

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