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Maxine Waters: “I believe that a properly enforced Volcker Rule will protect American taxpayers from the consequences of risky bank…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2014
I believe that a properly enforced Volcker Rule will protect American taxpayers from the consequences of risky bank behavior.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Supporting the Volcker Rule as essential for taxpayer protection against bank risks.

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