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Barney Frank: I think the hope we have is that the switches will come among the Republicans.

On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
I think the hope we have is that the switches will come among the Republicans.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank expresses optimism that Republican lawmakers may change their votes in favor of the bailout bill.

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