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Elizabeth Warren: “I am a strong believer in supporting those who took the prudent steps, and I think we best support them by saying that…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I am a strong believer in supporting those who took the prudent steps, and I think we best support them by saying that the others have to pay the price.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren advocates for accountability among banks that engaged in risky practices.

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