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On the recordFebruary 22, 2010
I cannot think of an area in my personal life where I would refuse to act until 100 percent certainty was achieved.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse argues against waiting for complete certainty before taking action.

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