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On the recordJuly 13, 2011
We are trying to balance a known entity, the greatest economic downturn since the Depression caused by this lack of regulation.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Quigley discusses the need for regulation in light of the economic downturn.

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