Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
I still think there's benefits to it. It's a pretty simple approach, but I acknowledge the political reality.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden acknowledges the challenges of passing a trust concept in the Senate.

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