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Patrick Leahy: “We all recognized that we were giving this Board substantial responsibility. Given the enormous powers we were granting…”

On the recordOctober 7, 2004
We all recognized that we were giving this Board substantial responsibility. Given the enormous powers we were granting the government, we needed a Board capable of counter-balancing these powers. But we also know that this does not end our duty.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the responsibilities and powers of a government Board.

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