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On the recordSeptember 30, 2008
When did I suddenly require the ability to stop the House Republicans under Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey from doing anything?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

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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