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Tim Scott: “Two tools that work in your toolbox that you do not use does not mean you need a third one.”

On the recordMay 4, 2023
Two tools that work in your toolbox that you do not use does not mean you need a third one.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Senator Scott argues against the need for additional regulatory tools when existing ones are unused.

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