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Brad Sherman: “Most entities will eventually work in their own interest. Patriotic speeches and appeals to patriotism only go so far.”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
Most entities will eventually work in their own interest. Patriotic speeches and appeals to patriotism only go so far.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman discusses the self-interest of credit rating agencies and their role in the financial crisis.

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