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Eric Holder: Absolutely. But beyond that, Senator, I want to talk to you and to people who have worked on this bill.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Absolutely. But beyond that, Senator, I want to talk to you and to people who have worked on this bill.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Holder expresses willingness to engage with various stakeholders on the bill.

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