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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The lack of regulation of derivatives in various aspects contributed greatly to the financial crisis.
Said by
Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Frank points out that insufficient regulation was a significant factor in the financial crisis.

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