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Gary Gensler: “Looking back now, it is clear to me that those of us involved at the time should have done more to protect the American…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
Looking back now, it is clear to me that those of us involved at the time should have done more to protect the American public through strong, comprehensive, and aggressive regulation.
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Gary Gensler
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Gensler reflects on the need for stronger financial regulations in hindsight.

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