Regrettably, the prospect of potentially devastating consequences stemming from largely unchecked foreign access to our markets will only expand from here, barring the passage of S.1315 or a similar bill which institutes security-minded disclosure and transparency to inform and benefit U.S. investors, particularly those not on Wall Street.

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" Mr. Robinson added, "Regrettably, the prospect of potentially devastating consequences stemming from largely unchecked foreign government access to our markets will only expand from here -- barring the passage of S.1315 or a similar bill which institutes security-minded disclosure and transparency to inform and benefit U.S. investors, particularly those not on Wall Street.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

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