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Steve Kagen: This legislative body cannot legislate morality. It hasn't worked with regard to AIG or the financial markets.

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
This legislative body cannot legislate morality. It hasn't worked with regard to AIG or the financial markets.
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Steve Kagen
Wisconsin

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Kagen argues against the effectiveness of legislating behavior.

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