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On the recordMay 10, 2012
We say, even the smartest of you, you're doing things that are so inherently risky, you have got to be better protected.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Barney Frank emphasizes the need for better protection for banks due to the inherent risks in their operations.

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