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Harry Reid: “I would say to my friend, I indicated I don't like what Senator Specter is trying to do with this bill. He has an…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2008
I would say to my friend, I indicated I don't like what Senator Specter is trying to do with this bill. He has an absolute right to offer that, and he should be able to do that. What he wants to do basically is have a Durbin line--basically strike the provision on bankruptcy. I don't like that. But it is in keeping with what this legislation would be. The parameters I don't like have to do with housing and the economy. Now, try that one on.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing concerns about a bill related to bankruptcy and its implications for housing and the economy.

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