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On the recordMarch 19, 2008
Congress consider establishing a 'Financial Services Systemic Risk Regulator' that has the capacity and power to assess risk across financial markets and to intervene when appropriate.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Barney Frank advocated for a systemic risk regulator during the financial crisis.

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