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Jim Bunning: I think there comes a time when you take emergency actions, and if we are in that situation and in a market situation…

On the recordMay 5, 2010
I think there comes a time when you take emergency actions, and if we are in that situation and in a market situation where we need emergency powers, all you have to do is come here and ask.
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Jim Bunning

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Bunning emphasizes the need for emergency powers during market crises.

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