Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I contend that America is on the losing end of the largest transfer of wealth through theft and piracy in the history of mankind.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the severity of theft and piracy impacting America.

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