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On the recordMay 20, 2013
Are you deeply disturbed that this prosecution free zone has been created for HSBC and other large financial institutions?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the lack of prosecution for major financial institutions involved in criminal activities.

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