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Barack Obama: But she accepted the challenge, and today, the SEC is stronger and our financial system is safer and better able to…

On the recordNovember 25, 2012
But she accepted the challenge, and today, the SEC is stronger and our financial system is safer and better able to serve the American people, thanks in large part to Mary's hard work.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on the Retirement of Mary L. Schapiro as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

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