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Elizabeth Warren: “Congressman, repeal the--giving the agency the powers that Dodd-Frank has given it, you know I think what we ought to do…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Congressman, repeal the--giving the agency the powers that Dodd-Frank has given it, you know I think what we ought to do is we ought to get out there and get started on behalf of the American people.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the importance of utilizing Dodd-Frank powers for the American public.

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