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On the recordJune 29, 2011
the very powerful effect of the announced actions so far in bringing down prices and convincing the speculators that they are on the wrong side of history
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the impact of DOJ's announced actions on market speculators and public benefit.

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