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On the recordMay 26, 2021
I am awfully troubled that some of my colleagues across the aisle, who are so outspoken in their opposition to socialism... seem to be so predisposed to policies that would direct our banks to invest in politically-preferred industries or else.
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Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Casten criticizes colleagues for supporting policies that favor certain industries while opposing socialism.

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