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On the recordOctober 5, 2011
There were elements of Dodd-Frank which in my opinion pushed that sector in the wrong direction, further protecting or advantaging the GSEs.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter criticizes aspects of Dodd-Frank for favoring government-sponsored enterprises.

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