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Maggie Hassan: the last time I checked, when a buyer and seller negotiate for a price, that is capitalism.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2024
the last time I checked, when a buyer and seller negotiate for a price, that is capitalism.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Senator Hassan emphasizes the essence of capitalism in price negotiations.

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