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David Scott: “What I think is the fair question is not that it will be expensive but what will be the marginal cost of providing that…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
What I think is the fair question is not that it will be expensive but what will be the marginal cost of providing that additional level of protection?
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Scott emphasizes the need to assess the costs of additional risk protection measures.

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