On the recordOctober 25, 2009
It can't erase the record of irresponsibility, poor judgment and abuse of consumers that too many of the big banks have run up.
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transcripts.cnn.com“It can't erase the record of irresponsibility, poor judgment and abuse of consumers that too many of the big banks have run up.”
Frank highlights the negative track record of big banks despite their lobbying efforts.
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