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Chris Dodd: “I will take a back seat to no one in my determination to get far better reforms out of the bankruptcy proceedings in the…”

On the recordApril 8, 2008
I will take a back seat to no one in my determination to get far better reforms out of the bankruptcy proceedings in the country, and we will certainly do our best. But I want to be realistic with my colleague as well. Unfortunately, the Senator from Pennsylvania and I don't represent a majority in this body when it comes to that issue.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

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Discussing bankruptcy reform and the challenges in gaining majority support.

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