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On the recordJuly 22, 2010
If these people are afraid of helping small businesses for fear that somebody is going to dream up a bumper sticker and a 30-second ad, think about another job. Because if we can't face issues this important in the middle of a recession and help small businesses with the Landrieu amendment, then we have lost our way.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Jul 22, 2010

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Senator Durbin addresses the importance of supporting small businesses during a recession.

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