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On the recordMay 9, 2011
that is, it sits in the taxpayer's lap, like it is today, Fannie and Freddie--and privatize the profits. That is a dangerous situation, is it not?
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Highlighting concerns about socializing risk and privatizing profits with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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