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On the recordMay 16, 2012
It seems to me that if you are trying to work on risk that one of the best ways not to make a mistake is to not do anything, don't let anything come in.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott suggests that excessive caution could hinder imports.

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