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On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
Fannie and Freddie were a core part of what went wrong in our system.
Said by
David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Vitter highlights the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the financial crisis.

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