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On the recordApril 28, 2010
It really concerns me that we've yet to tackle these Government-sponsored enterprises. They played a critical role in the collapse of the economy.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the need to address government-sponsored enterprises due to their role in the economic collapse.

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