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Thomas Foley: I commend Senator McCain for introducing that, and I urge those on the other side to consider it as well.

On the recordJuly 12, 2002
I commend Senator McCain for introducing that, and I urge those on the other side to consider it as well.
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Thomas Foley
Washington

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Discussing the need for accounting reform in corporate governance.

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