12/16/2009
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"However, to effectively stem metal theft across the country, Congress must act to ensure that these crimes do not find their way into other States."
"Both Senator Hatch and I have made statements that we do not see it that way."
"The Klobuchar-Hatch bill puts recordkeeping requirements on scrap yards and metal dealers, and I believe it is an effective step in deterring this crime."
"I believe that we have enjoyed the--'enjoyed' probably is not the best word, but we have benefited from the tougher restrictions on scrap metal dealers in the State of Minnesota."