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On the recordNovember 29, 2011
We ought not make a profit, and we ought not let government grow on the backs of people who just went through a disaster.
Said by
Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Richmond argues against profiting from disaster loans.

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