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On the recordJune 21, 2011
We are talking about a very significant crime. We are talking about a crime that has colossal economic impacts on our country.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the seriousness and economic impact of the crime discussed.

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