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On the recordMay 21, 2012
I do not know of any--bank or financial institution that has been well capitalized, first; second, well managed and well regulated that has gotten in trouble.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby emphasizes the importance of capitalization and regulation for financial institutions.

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