Political Quotes

On the recordMay 16, 2001
I think it is an extraordinarily important agency, both from the standpoint of your tools under existing law, and the bully pulpit function that the Federal Trade Commission can perform.
Said by
Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
Source
congress.gov
May 16, 2001

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Wyden emphasizes the importance of the Federal Trade Commission's role in consumer protection.

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