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John Sarbanes: “Of course, we do not have the latter in the case of these institutions. I think we have to exercise caution and…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2000
Of course, we do not have the latter in the case of these institutions. I think we have to exercise caution and prudence, but as you have pointed out, certainly for the CFC, they rank very well indeed. It seems to me they ought to qualify. I think the limitations have a great deal of difficulty connected with them, which the Senator has outlined in his statement. I thank the Senator.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the qualifications and limitations of certain financial institutions.

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