Barney Frank actually said...

If we don't do this, it will cost us even more. This economy is now in the worst shape since the Great Depression. And if we do not respond in a very firm way, it gets worse and worse and feeds on itself.

Context

Barney Frank warns that failing to act on the economic crisis will lead to further deterioration.

12/31/2008

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