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Hank Johnson: I thought that the best way of addressing the issue was to start not on Wall Street but on Main Street.

On the recordOctober 21, 2009
I thought that the best way of addressing the issue was to start not on Wall Street but on Main Street.
Said by
Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes prioritizing aid to everyday people over financial institutions during the crisis.

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