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On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
This was not a natural disaster. This is one that was avoidable.
Said by
Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Dodd highlights the avoidable nature of the financial crisis due to lack of consumer protection.

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