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RUSS CARNAHAN: Enough is enough. My constituents in Missouri have had enough excuses and delays from big banks and Wall Street. That is…

On the recordMay 19, 2010
Enough is enough. My constituents in Missouri have had enough excuses and delays from big banks and Wall Street. That is why my Democratic colleagues and I have been fighting for commonsense regulatory reform and consumer protections, holding big banks accountable for their actions and ensuring that the crash like we experienced in 2008 never happens again. Wall Street reform, which has passed this House, implements protections for consumers so that big banks can no longer gamble with America's economy like it was their own private casino. Bailouts would be a thing of the past. Before and since this recession, Republicans have repeatedly sided with big banks and Wall Street over consumers, stable community banks, and Main Street. Now is the time to hold big banks accountable, no more standing in the way. Now is the time for comprehensive financial regulatory reform with strong consumer protections. Enough is enough.
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RUSS CARNAHAN
Missouri
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May 19, 2010

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The speaker addresses the need for financial regulatory reform and accountability for big banks.

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