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Barney Frank: “Let's define what this is. This is allowing adult Americans to spend their own money as they wish in a form of…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2011
Let's define what this is. This is allowing adult Americans to spend their own money as they wish in a form of recreation that they enjoy.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank emphasizes personal freedom in gambling choices.

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