As I have been noting, they appear to have potential nationwide problems with their connection to deals that can include alcohol.

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And I take no satisfaction in noting that my comments then have largely been borne out by the events that followed.

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"I would have lost it long ago, " he says, noting the patience Daschle displays in dealing with his verbose colleagues.

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"I'm blown away by the labor it must have involved, " he said, noting that it was probably a school project.

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As another observation of fact, some Republican senators have a blanket opposition to the agency as it is, which I think, again, is worth noting to Americans out there that this agency, which exists principally and -- well, entirely to defend their interests against -- in helping them be better prepared in dealing with banks and financial institutions, is not supported by Republicans in the Senate.

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