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Chris Dodd: “I respect that. My colleague knows, as well, that innocent children should not be penalized because their parents may be…”

On the recordJuly 19, 1996
I respect that. My colleague knows, as well, that innocent children should not be penalized because their parents may be irresponsible. That is the net effect of this amendment.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing the implications of an amendment on children during a legislative debate.

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