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Michael S. Barr: I think President Obama and Secretary Geithner have made clear the importance of fundamental reform to our system of…

On the recordMay 12, 2009
I think President Obama and Secretary Geithner have made clear the importance of fundamental reform to our system of financial regulation.
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Michael S. Barr

Editor's note · Context

Barr emphasizes the need for reform in financial regulation as stated by Obama and Geithner.

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