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On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I hope that in the future (a) you will be punctual about getting these rules out on time, and (b) that you will take into consideration the period of innovation in those industries where we can potentially earn extraordinary social returns.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Whitehouse emphasizes the need for timely regulations to support innovative industries.

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