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Mike Lee: it is clear that the government, in my opinion, truly has no business being in the investment business.

On the recordMarch 12, 2012
it is clear that the government, in my opinion, truly has no business being in the investment business.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Lee expresses his belief that the government should not engage in investment activities.

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