When did I suddenly require the ability to stop the House Republicans under Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey from doing anything?
Barney Frank: “When did I suddenly require the ability to stop the House Republicans under Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey from doing…”
On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
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Frank questions the narrative that he was responsible for failing to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, emphasizing Republican control during that period.
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