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Barney Frank: “If you're going to dip your fingers in the Federal till, don't complain if a little democracy rubs off on them.”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
If you're going to dip your fingers in the Federal till, don't complain if a little democracy rubs off on them.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank emphasizes accountability for those receiving federal funds.

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