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On the recordMay 21, 2019
But you understand the different standard at work here. The billionaire founders of these companies, who should be rewarded for their amazing creativity, they don't keep their money in a bank that uses its best efforts to protect their wealth.
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cooper highlights the differing standards of accountability for tech companies versus traditional wealth protection.

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