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On the recordOctober 28, 2009
The idea that you cannot deal with revenues is almost beyond logic and sanity.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse expresses disbelief at the opposition to discussing revenue increases.

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