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Bernie Sanders: “I was moved by Senator Burr's opening statement in the October 21 hearing; and honored that you, Mr. Chairman, would…”

On the recordOctober 20, 2009
I was moved by Senator Burr's opening statement in the October 21 hearing; and honored that you, Mr. Chairman, would seek our counsel.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Expressing gratitude for Senator Burr's statement and the opportunity to speak.

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