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On the recordJanuary 23, 2013
Shared prosperity from Wall Street to Main Street depends on smart, commonsense regulations that protect the vast majority of Americans from the irresponsible actions of a few.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on the Nomination of Mary Jo White To Be Chair of the Security and Exchange Commission and the Renomination of...

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