Barney Frank actually said...

When did I suddenly require the ability to stop the House Republicans under Newt Gingrich and Dick Armey from doing anything?

Context

Frank questions the narrative that he was responsible for failing to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, emphasizing Republican control during that period.

09/30/2008

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