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Barney Frank: “But the notion that in adopting regulation, we should deal only with things that have already proven to be problematic…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2012
But the notion that in adopting regulation, we should deal only with things that have already proven to be problematic and not try to anticipate and not try to make other improvements, I think is a grave error.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank argues for proactive regulation rather than reactive measures.

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