On the recordJune 16, 2009
And this wasn't just a failure of individuals, this was a failure of the entire system. We're proposing a new and powerful agency charged with just one job, looking out for ordinary consumers.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “And this wasn't just a failure of individuals, this was a failure of the entire system. We're proposing a new and…”
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President Obama discusses the need for regulatory changes in the financial system to protect consumers.
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