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On the recordDecember 4, 2011
So I guess I would encourage all of the Members of Congress to understand that while we need to make sure that we are protecting the consumer, don't underestimate the intelligence of the American consumer. They're pretty good at it.
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Joe Walsh
Illinois

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Encouraging Congress to trust the intelligence of American consumers.

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