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On the recordJune 27, 2012
if we try to rush a quick fix on the issue of privacy, rather than very thoughtfully and carefully dealing with the issue, we could stifle the very important economic advantage that we have in the United States.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune warns against hastily addressing privacy issues that could harm U.S. economic advantages.

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