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Carl Levin: “I think it is important to point out that although Washington Mutual has been referred to as the largest failure in…”

On the recordApril 15, 2010
I think it is important to point out that although Washington Mutual has been referred to as the largest failure in American history, in fact, the largest failure in American history was Citi.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin contrasts Washington Mutual's failure with Citi's bailout, emphasizing the latter's significance.

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