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On the recordJune 17, 2014
You're what is wrong with this country. And the profit motive is good, but only if it's aimed at something which is for the general benefit of the public.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal condemns profit motives that disregard public welfare.

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