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On the recordOctober 11, 2001
And the difference, of course, is whether it is a contractual relationship or just a permission to use; you are including permission to use as well as contractual relationship?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the nuances of contractual relationships during a legislative debate.

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