Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

Meaningful civil and criminal fines and damages are one crucial tool for ensuring that a corporation takes proper precautions to avoid tragic errors.

Whitehouse advocates for stricter penalties to ensure corporate accountability.

06/07/2010

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