On the recent ruling on Basel III, you acknowledge insurance companies are very different from banks, and you postponed any negative decision on that. I think that was a very, very wise move.
GARY G. MILLER: “On the recent ruling on Basel III, you acknowledge insurance companies are very different from banks, and you postponed…”
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Miller praises Bernanke's decision on Basel III regarding insurance companies.
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