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On the recordJune 3, 2009
The deregulation permitted this operation that was not regulated to do whatever it chose to do without setting aside capital to support the obligations it incurred.
Said by
Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Nelson critiques deregulation's role in AIG's financial practices.

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