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Amy Klobuchar: I saw time and again how good meaning programs can sometimes be abused if the wrong people get a hold of money.

On the recordJune 22, 2011
I saw time and again how good meaning programs can sometimes be abused if the wrong people get a hold of money.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Klobuchar emphasizes the potential for abuse in well-intentioned programs.

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