On the recordJuly 22, 2014
I am again very surprised to hear my Republican friends now say our problem is that we have toughened up the standards for banks loaning to people.
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congress.govBarney Frank: “I am again very surprised to hear my Republican friends now say our problem is that we have toughened up the standards…”
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Frank expresses surprise at Republicans blaming stricter lending standards for financial issues.
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