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John Sarbanes: That is right. If you want to talk about where you put the balance, how in the world would you drive the balance so far…

On the recordMay 13, 1998
That is right. If you want to talk about where you put the balance, how in the world would you drive the balance so far over that an investor who was the victim of reckless conduct would not have a remedy? It just defies any equitable striking of the balances with respect to, quote, ``frivolous'' lawsuits on the one hand, and investor protection on the other.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the balance between investor protection and frivolous lawsuits.

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