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Mark Pryor

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Mark Pryor is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Arkansas from 2003 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure during his tenure. Pryor was known for his moderate stance and worked across party lines on various legislative initiatives. He was re-elected in 2008 but lost his bid for a third term in 2014, marking the end of his Senate career.

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Apr 26, 2010

Tell me what you mean, you are not sure.

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Apr 26, 2010

So do you think you contributed, your actions contributed to the financial downturn that we experienced in 2008?

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Apr 26, 2010

But you were in the industry for, what, you said 18 years? I think that is what you said.

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Apr 26, 2010

So they are disclosed? The off balance sheet is disclosed?

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Apr 26, 2010

I think that there is a lot of concern with the general public--and I know I am speaking for Arkansas here--that people around the country feel like Wall Street has contributed, in fact, has largely caused--I am not talking about one…

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Apr 26, 2010

Put your money where your mouth is. You put your money somewhere. Shouldn't they know that?

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Apr 26, 2010

OK. I am not sure everyone agrees with you on that, but I will take your answer.

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Apr 26, 2010

But when it comes to doing something like selling CDOs, do you see any conflict there, or do you just see that as a function of the market?

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Apr 26, 2010

I guess really the question for Goldman Sachs is, are there times in which you recognize a conflict?

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Apr 26, 2010

There is a company that is based in Little Rock named Stevens, Incorporated.

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Apr 26, 2010

In the past 25 years, America has seen an increasing number and severity of financial crises.

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Apr 26, 2010

I mean, lawyers have to follow certain ethical standards. A doctor has to follow certain ethical standards.

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