When I think about banks and the way that -- if you bounce a check, they're going to charge you $35 or $50 for a bounced check. And they're going to demand strict accountability. But when they get billions, they don't want to be accountable. There is something wrong with that picture.
Cummings criticizes banks for their lack of accountability after receiving bailout money.
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