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Ed Markey: Be careful of the difference between that defensive side, which, again, we would support bolstering--don't make…

On the recordMay 17, 2016
Be careful of the difference between that defensive side, which, again, we would support bolstering--don't make exceptions because you've suddenly picked winners and losers.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey warns against creating exceptions in laws that could favor certain groups over others.

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