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Tina Smith: The Senator, I guess, does not trust they will use it for what they say they will use it for.

On the recordMay 5, 2004
The Senator, I guess, does not trust they will use it for what they say they will use it for.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing trust issues regarding the use of a proposed measure.

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