On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I think we are way past 'Trust me.' I am an empiricist. Show me what you have done and I will tell you whether or not I think it addresses the problem.
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congress.govElizabeth Warren: “I think we are way past 'Trust me.' I am an empiricist. Show me what you have done and I will tell you whether or not I…”
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Warren emphasizes the need for transparency and evidence over trust in government actions.
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