That is my understanding. It is not only my understanding, but it is the understanding of various counsel who looked closely at this legislation and rendered an opinion to that effect.
Jack Reed: “That is my understanding. It is not only my understanding, but it is the understanding of various counsel who looked…”
On the recordFebruary 25, 2004
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