02/02/2010
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"His fight has given us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye."
"The outpouring of love, gratitude, and fond memories to which we've all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives."
"With his passing, an important chapter in our American story has come to an end."
"I credit Bernanke with helping to end the economic free fall in the financial system."