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Barney Frank: “Without a strong stance on these corrupt officials, this will only lead to poverty increases.”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
Without a strong stance on these corrupt officials, this will only lead to poverty increases.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warning about the consequences of corruption in extractive industries.

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