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On the recordMay 10, 2012
We want you to have more capital. We want -- here is what we said in the bill, to a great extent. We want you to be better prepared in case you make mistakes.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Barney Frank discusses the intention behind regulations aimed at ensuring banks are better prepared for financial errors.

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