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On the recordMarch 16, 2010
So, pretty considerable economic devastation around you, all for what one might call the want of a nail to keep the process supporting your business.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the economic devastation caused by inadequate support for businesses.

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