David Scott actually said...

Excessive compensation packages were indeed a contributing factor because incentives for short-term gains overwhelm the checks and balances.

Discussing how short-term incentives led to financial risks.

06/10/2009

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I would say that we would appreciate a strong safety net or a stronger safety net.

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