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On the recordMay 16, 2001
I happen to think the Federal Trade Commission, as Senator Hollings suggested, is one of the most important places in government from the standpoint of the consumer.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Wyden emphasizes the importance of the FTC for consumer protection.

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