On the recordMay 17, 2000
Bailing out an industry that has caused harm to millions of Americans, is the ultimate slap in the face to the millions of victims affected by the deadly hazards of asbestos.
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Patrick J. Kennedy
Patrick J. Kennedy: “Bailing out an industry that has caused harm to millions of Americans, is the ultimate slap in the face to the millions…”
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Kennedy criticizing the bill for benefiting asbestos manufacturers at the expense of victims.
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