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On the recordOctober 30, 2013
we must ensure that there is adequate private capital taking the first loss at the security level if we are to avoid the future taxpayer losses.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Highlighting the need for private capital to mitigate taxpayer risk.

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