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John Thune: “Any damages awarded under this law would be forfeited to the…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Published | Video Starts at 01:40

But address the question that has been raised about personal enrichment, which I have said, again, is not the case here. This would clarify that, that Any damages awarded under this law would be forfeited to the United States Treasury. United States treasury, so no individual senator could benefit. Now, that's the case. That was the case before, but this would clarify that. (01:40–01:48)

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Asserts that damages awarded under the law would go to the U.S. Treasury, not individuals.

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