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James Moran: “I thank my two friends and colleagues for expanding the battlefield upon which this amendment might be considered, but…”

On the recordMay 13, 1998
I thank my two friends and colleagues for expanding the battlefield upon which this amendment might be considered, but again let me just say that without this amendment the bill would have created a situation where some banks can continue to sell insurance under current Federal and State guidelines while other banks would be forced to buy an insurance agency first before they can sell the very same insurance products. I appreciate the support that it has.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Discussing an amendment related to banking and insurance regulations.

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