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John Dingell: “Now, the function of insurance is to spread the risk.”

On the recordMarch 20, 2012
Now, the function of insurance is to spread the risk.
Said by
John Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Dingell explains the purpose of insurance in managing risk among policyholders.

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