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On the recordMarch 20, 2003
The Rule is not perfect, far from perfect, but at least we are talking about a rule today.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed acknowledges the imperfections of the proposed rule but appreciates the discussion.

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