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On the recordJune 6, 2016
For years, I have urged regulators to implement strong capital requirements. I believe they are essential for a safe and sound banking system and also to avoid taxpayer bailouts.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby emphasizes the importance of strong capital requirements to prevent bank failures and taxpayer bailouts.

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