“I've got religious leaders constantly calling me and saying, 'I'm scared. My parishioners are scared.'”
“We are making sure that working people will not be priced out of the game that they helped to create.”
“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”
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On the recordDecember 17, 2010
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You have correctly identified the serious concerns that I and a number of others have. I am delighted to hear your invitation to attempt to clarify these matters where we can protect the American people, which is the highest objective that both he and I share. Regarding the transcripts, I am not satisfied with a summary. I would like to see the transcripts. That is a point we can discuss at another time. I thank the Senator for his consideration.
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Republican · Idaho
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