Political Quotes

On the recordJune 2, 2009
It seems almost absurd that the licensed regulated business that serves an important need to its community would be driven out of business because no bank could serve it.
Said by
Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank criticizes the regulatory environment harming licensed businesses providing essential services.

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