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Mike Lee: I think the thought of going to jail is a pretty powerful deterrent absent having other authority.

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
I think the thought of going to jail is a pretty powerful deterrent absent having other authority.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Lee emphasizes the deterrent effect of potential jail time for corporate misconduct.

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