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On the recordJuly 14, 2009
Let me ask a final question. Given these new responsibilities, it would, I presume, require additional resources not only in terms of personnel but technology.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed inquires about the resource needs for new responsibilities.

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