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Richard Blumenthal: “The burden of proof, in effect, is on the argument that there should be no competition.”

On the recordApril 22, 2013
The burden of proof, in effect, is on the argument that there should be no competition.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the need for competition unless clear advantages are proven.

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