Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2009
If the banks are not in a stronger financial position, they will not lend.
Said by
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Stating that banks' financial health directly affects their lending capacity.

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