On the recordMarch 2, 2009
Thank you for holding this hearing, and unfortunately I got here a little late, so I am going to take a little bit of my time and read my opening statement, if you don't mind.
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Schumer expresses gratitude for the hearing and acknowledges his late arrival.
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