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Elizabeth Warren: “The concept of flexibility and giving a lot of flexibility to the Secretary of Treasury was a very reasonable and…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
The concept of flexibility and giving a lot of flexibility to the Secretary of Treasury was a very reasonable and thoughtful approach.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren discusses the need for flexibility in emergency decision-making during TARP.

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