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On the recordJune 21, 2009
the bottom line, Mr. Chairman, is I completely agree with the need to do as much as we can to assure that we have covered the risks in our economy that have been created by the utilization of these types of derivatives.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Senator Crapo emphasizes the importance of managing risks associated with derivatives.

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