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On the recordJune 6, 2001
I think he has put his finger right on the issue when he talks about consumers have to pay unnecessarily. I understand that one has to pay for everything that they get but I do not understand when one has to pay more just so a small industry can continue to benefit to the detriment of others.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing consumer costs and industry benefits during a floor speech.

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