Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 21, 2010
I am very much worried about a bank robber who sits offshore and steals several hundred million dollars.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses concern about modern financial crimes compared to past bank robberies.

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