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On the recordJune 14, 2011
But clearly, there are two roles you have. You have a role to comply with the law, you also have a role to advocate as to what the law should be.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the dual responsibilities of compliance and advocacy in law.

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