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On the recordOctober 19, 2009
Well, because America needs it right now. And I think they should be leaders. They should try to make up to the country some of the -- for some of the damage that they have done.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur argues that companies should be held accountable and lead in making amends for their past actions.

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