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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
I would feel more comfortable if I knew that if through this open process banks do not meet reasonable expectations government is prepared to exercise sanctions against them.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the need for accountability and sanctions for banks not meeting expectations.

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