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Elizabeth Warren: “I believe that an empowered consumer is a consumer who can not only protect himself or herself but one who can change…”

On the recordMay 23, 2011
I believe that an empowered consumer is a consumer who can not only protect himself or herself but one who can change the market.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren advocates for consumer empowerment to influence the market.

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