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On the recordAugust 25, 2010
I want to thank Senator Tom Harkin, who is the Chairman of the committee, for allowing us to hold this hearing on this very, very important issue here in the State of Vermont.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders expresses gratitude to Senator Harkin for the hearing on employee ownership.

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