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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
In no way, shape or form did Frank and I intend this legislation to eliminate private rights of action under State tort law.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter clarifies that the Lautenberg-Vitter bill does not remove state rights.

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