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Dan Burton: “If he earned $200 million, maybe he deserved it for ripping off the American people to the tune of $9 billion for their…”

On the recordJune 10, 2003
If he earned $200 million, maybe he deserved it for ripping off the American people to the tune of $9 billion for their very small investment.
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Dan Burton
Indiana

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Commenting on corporate earnings and accountability.

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