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On the recordMarch 16, 2009
Chairman Frank and several members of this committee have been leaders in talking about the importance of a comprehensive approach to systemic risk regulation.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Acknowledging the committee's leadership on systemic risk regulation.

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