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Ed Markey: I do so again to urge my colleagues reluctantly to oppose this bill. It does not have the balance which it needs in…

On the recordNovember 1, 1999
I do so again to urge my colleagues reluctantly to oppose this bill. It does not have the balance which it needs in order to ensure that while we advance the electronic commerce revolution which is transforming the American economy, that simultaneously we are able to deal with the sinister side of cyberspace, we are able to deal with those that would engage in the same kind of anticonsumer activity that we have passed laws in our country over the last 30 years to protect against in the real world. And so the recommendation that we have to give is to vote ``no'' on this bill at this time but with the promise that we are going to work on a bipartisan basis to work out something which is deserving of the support of every Member of the House.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Opposing a bill related to electronic commerce and its implications for consumer protection.

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