Patrick Leahy actually said...

Trying to get people to sign away their rights for a mere $5,000 when the damage that they might have would far exceed that is clearly the wrong thing to do.

Context

Leahy criticizes BP's attempts to limit compensation for damages.

03/03/2010

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