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On the recordJune 21, 2021
It's important for our economic recovery as well as planning to respond to China, frankly, on central bank digital currencies.
Said by
Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Foster emphasizes the need for secure digital IDs for economic recovery and competition with China.

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