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On the recordMarch 15, 2015
Remember the story about Willie Sutton? They used to say to Willie Sutton, 'Why do you rob banks?' He said, 'That is where the money is.'
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper uses Sutton's quote to emphasize the importance of addressing improper payments.

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