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Elijah Cummings: “But we must be very, very careful, because regulations were, after all, put forth to make sure that the American…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
But we must be very, very careful, because regulations were, after all, put forth to make sure that the American people's health, safety, and welfare are protected.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizes the importance of regulations for public health and safety.

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