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Danny Davis: “I would say don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Adding better guardrails about the line between securities…”

On the recordApril 26, 2023
I would say don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Adding better guardrails about the line between securities and commodities will greatly enhance the ability of us to give advice and for businesses to know what to do.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis emphasizes the need for practical regulations to clarify securities and commodities.

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