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Barney Frank: Yes. It is to say that the gentleman has a very good idea. I regret that what I believe to be obstruction kept us from…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2009
Yes. It is to say that the gentleman has a very good idea. I regret that what I believe to be obstruction kept us from incorporating it, but I will be strongly urging the administration to work with us to see that this is made a part of the overall proposal.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing collaboration with the administration on a proposal.

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