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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
at the expense of getting adequate regulation, we are going to turn you into a profit center.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank criticizes the SEC's budget constraints affecting regulation capabilities.

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