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On the recordMay 6, 2010
I think the case has been made that Fannie and Freddie are too big. There is no question they are too big. We have also had almost 2 years to deal with it, but we haven't done anything.
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John Ensign

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The speaker is addressing the size and impact of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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