Barney Frank actually said...

Some of the Republicans have been trying to make a point about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Here are the facts on this. The Republicans of course, controlled Congress and especially the House from 1995 until 2006. They never passed a bill to improve the regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Context

Frank defends his record regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, pointing out that Republicans failed to regulate them during their time in control.

09/30/2008

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