I agree with the Senator from New Hampshire on that. It is not language I necessarily think is necessary. It is not mandatory language, as you know. It is only there as a voluntary guideline. I share the Senator's concern because I think from that it could lead to other consequences if, indeed, it ever became mandatory.
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