Political Quotes

On the recordApril 13, 2011
It does not make sense to me to penalize a small business the first time it accidently fails to comply with paperwork requirements so long as no harm comes from that failure.
Said by
Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman argues against penalizing small businesses for minor regulatory violations without harm.

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