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Bob Barr: I think it is absolutely critical--and here I think Mr. Miller and I agree--that we change the basic nature of…

On the recordOctober 21, 2009
I think it is absolutely critical--and here I think Mr. Miller and I agree--that we change the basic nature of regulation in our system so that there are big buffers and we can internalize the costs.
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Bob Barr
Georgia

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Emphasizing the need for regulatory changes to manage financial risks.

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